Who are your Business Associates?

Most practices are aware that the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires…

HIPAA Final Rule

The HIPAA Final Rule enforcement date is September 23, 2013.…

ICD-10 – Preparation for Your Practice

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delayed the…

HIPAA Compliance or Else

The U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil…

OIG’s Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol

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OIG’s Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol Reinforces the Need…

Top 10 Reasons to Have a Compliance Program

10  I want to know about a violation of law in my practice before…

Avoid OSHA Violations In Your Medical Office

Under the Occupational and Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers…

Protecting Your Practice is Smart Business

Doctors playing defense The government cites defensive medicine…

Billing for “Incident-to” Services: Preparing for OIG Review

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First Healthcare Compliance's Janice Jones discusses Billing…

Is Texting Patient Information Part of Your Practice?

  Texting has become a routine means of communication for…