policy update

OIG Policy Update: Excluding Participation in Federal Healthcare Programs

On April 16, 2016, the Office of Inspector General of the Department…
prepare

Prepare Your Staff to Meet an Auditor or Investigator

When a healthcare entity is the target of a government investigation…
Business Associate

Don’t Be Unprepared for a Breach by a Business Associate

Covered entities should be very concerned about the possibility…
Payment

Once Again! CMS is Changing Physician Payments

Have you had the opportunity to read the 962-page proposed rule…
breach

HIPAA Breach: To Be Or Not To Be?

Under HIPAA, a breach is any impermissible use or disclosure…
GHS SDS Deadline

Deadline for GHS and SDS Compliance – June 1st, 2016

As part of the revised Hazardous Communication Standard, OSHA…
anti-discrimination laws

EEOC Files Landmark Lawsuit for LGBT Employees

Federal anti-discrimination laws are an evolving beast and the…
Payment

Risk Score Fraud in Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans may be doing just what the name…
Business Associate

Define Your Relationship- Vendor or Business Associate?

Healthcare organizations have many relationships to manage, including…
HIPAA violations

How to Prevent HIPAA Violations

What can we learn from the Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) recent announcements…

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