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…

OSHA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers that Use Hazardous Chemicals

Since the initiation of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS),…

Have you reviewed the focus areas in the 2014 OIG Workplan?

As part of the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action…

Use the Safer Guides to Assess Your EHR Safety

The Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience  (SAFER) Guides…