Are You a Covered Entity?
HIPAA defines a covered entity as one of the following:
Healthcare…
What Should You Do After Discovering a Billing Error?
Just correct the problem and you will be compliant?
No, but…
OIG Special Fraud Alert Regarding Laboratories Payments to Referring Physicians
The OIG scrutinizes referring physician and laboratory arrangements.…
Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard
The goal of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is to…
Theft Tops Data Breach Incidents IN 2014
The OCR reports 54 data breach incidents affecting more than…
Does A Patient Own Their Imaging?
The answer is no. So who does?
Healthcare providers and health…
Improper Payments for Evaluation & Management Services Cost Medicare Billions in 2010
According to the Office of the Inspector General’s report for…
What Would The Office Of Civil Rights Most Likely Find In a HIPAA/HITECH Audit?
Looking back at past audits by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR)…
HIPAA Enforcement Data
The OCR is responsible for enforcement of HIPAA Privacy and Security…
What The Medicare Claims Data Could Mean To Your Practice
The recently released information on physicians’ billing practices…
