Does The Sunshine Act Apply To You?
Are you a licensed physician in the US? If the answer is yes and you are not a medical resident then The Physician Payments Sunshine Act applies to you. Beginning…
Upcoming OSHA Training Deadline
Training your staff on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System must be completed by December 1, 2013. In March 2012, OSHA revised the Hazard Communication Standard to align with the…
What is the timeline for your practice?
Running a practice requires adherence to a complicated timeline. Below is a summary of important dates to add to your calendar. 2013 eRx PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT of -1.5% for Eligible Professionals…
Who are your Business Associates?
Most practices are aware that the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires them to take necessary steps to prepare for the enforcement date of September 23. They realize the importance of having…
HIPAA Final Rule
The HIPAA Final Rule enforcement date is September 23, 2013. Is your Notice of Privacy Practices ready? The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule was announced on January 17, 2013 and became…
ICD-10 – Preparation for Your Practice
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delayed the original compliance date of October 1, 2013 until October 1, 2014, to allow the continued preparation necessary to be ready…
HIPAA Compliance or Else
The U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), enforces HIPAA and HITECH security regulations. Below are three examples of incidents and fines reported to Congress…
OIG’s Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol
OIG’s Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol Reinforces the Need for Compliance Programs in Physician Practices On April 17, 2013, the OIG published the Updated Provider Self – Disclosure Protocol. This update emphasizes…
Top 10 Reasons to Have a Compliance Program
10 I want to know about a violation of law in my practice before the government and the world know about it. In a world with information readily available at…
Avoid OSHA Violations In Your Medical Office
Under the Occupational and Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. According to Robert Kulick, OSHA regional administrator, employers…
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