Corrections policy

How we correct mistakes, in plain language.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

The short version: when something we published turns out to be wrong, we fix it and say plainly what changed, with the date attached. We would rather correct a mistake in the open than let it stand. If you find an error in our HIPAA guidance, a wrong figure, a recommendation that has gone stale, or a source we should have cited, tell us. We check it against the regulator’s own text and correct the page when a change is warranted. Here is what we count as a correction and where corrections appear.

Why we correct in the open

We write about a subject where one wrong detail can cost a practice real money. A misread penalty figure or an outdated requirement is not a small thing when a dentist is deciding what to do next. So accuracy matters to us more than looking flawless, and a visible correction is not an embarrassment to bury. It is the part of the work that earns the right to be trusted on everything else. We would rather you watch us fix an error than wonder whether we ever would.

What we treat as a correction

Not every edit is a correction, so we separate three things. A correction fixes a statement that was factually wrong when we published it, such as a mis-stated HIPAA section, an incorrect penalty amount, or a requirement we described inaccurately. A clarification rewrites something that was accurate but easy to misread, where the facts did not change but the wording needed to. A routine update reflects the world moving on, a rule that changed or fresh guidance from a regulator, rather than a mistake on our part. The first two are marked as described below. A routine update is carried by the article’s “last updated” date.

Where a correction appears

When we correct a substantive error, we note it on the affected article itself, near the bottom, with the date and a plain description of what changed. If the error was serious enough to have misled a reader, we also flag it at the top of the article so no one has to go looking. We do not quietly replace the wrong text with the right text and act as though the page always read that way. The article’s “last updated” date reflects a real review of the content, not a cosmetic touch.

Each correction stays on the article it belongs to, where a reader is most likely to see it. This page is also the single place we record material corrections, so there is one public account of what changed and when. When we make one, it will appear here with the date and what was corrected.

How quickly we fix things

We correct an error as soon as we have confirmed the right answer against the source, which usually means reading the regulation or the HHS resolution agreement again rather than trusting a summary. There is no statute of limitations on this. It does not matter whether the mistake went live last week or a year ago. If it is wrong, it gets fixed.

How to tell us about an error

If you spot something wrong, stale, or missing a source, email hello@hipsana.com and point us to the article and the exact claim. The more precise you are, the faster we can check it. We read every message of this kind and check the claim against the primary source before replying. You can also reach us through our contact page.

What we will not do

We will not edit a substantive error out of an article and pretend the page always read correctly. We will not leave a mistake we know about uncorrected because fixing it is inconvenient. We will not let a referral fee decide whether, or how plainly, a correction gets made. How we make money is set out in full on our Disclosure page, and the wider sourcing and verification discipline behind every article is on our Editorial Standards page.

Educational content disclaimer

Hipsana provides informational content about cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance. We are not attorneys, compliance officers, or healthcare professionals. Nothing here is legal, regulatory, medical, or financial advice. For questions specific to your practice, consult a qualified professional. Regulations change; verify current requirements with the relevant regulator (HHS, OCR, FTC) before acting.