Individual’s Rights to Access PHI
An individual’s right to access their protected health information…
Jumpstart Your Compliance Program
The beginning of the New Year is a popular time for new initiatives.…
Is Your Compliance Program Effective?
Having a compliance program in place is a start but having an…
Deadline for Breach Reporting Coming Soon
As the end of the year approaches, keep in mind that all breaches…
Beware of Individual Liability: Yates Memo
On September 9, 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy…
OIG WORKPLAN 2016
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for…
Overview of a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA)
Health care fraud recoveries for fiscal years 2009- 2014 exceeded…
Are You Prepared for the HIPAA Phase 2 Audits?
After reviewing the HIPAA Privacy case investigations from 2009-2011,…
Billing Care Plan Oversight Risks
Care Plan Oversight describes the physician or other healthcare…
Are You Aware of the Whistleblower Provisions of the False Claim Act ?
The whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act have lead…