
OIG Policy Update: Excluding Participation in Federal Healthcare Programs
On April 16, 2016, the Office of Inspector General of the Department…

Prepare Your Staff to Meet an Auditor or Investigator
When a healthcare entity is the target of a government investigation…

Don’t Be Unprepared for a Breach by a Business Associate
Covered entities should be very concerned about the possibility…

Once Again! CMS is Changing Physician Payments
Have you had the opportunity to read the 962-page proposed rule…

HIPAA Breach: To Be Or Not To Be?
Under HIPAA, a breach is any impermissible use or disclosure…

Deadline for GHS and SDS Compliance – June 1st, 2016
As part of the revised Hazardous Communication Standard, OSHA…

EEOC Files Landmark Lawsuit for LGBT Employees
Federal anti-discrimination laws are an evolving beast and the…

Risk Score Fraud in Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans may be doing just what the name…

Define Your Relationship- Vendor or Business Associate?
Healthcare organizations have many relationships to manage, including…

How to Prevent HIPAA Violations
What can we learn from the Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) recent announcements…
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