Have You Reviewed the OIG 2015 Workplan?
The 2015 Workplan of the Office of the Inspector General highlights…
What is the Wall of Shame?
As part of HITECH, any breach of over 500 individuals will be…
Do You Meet the Security Rule Requirements for a Covered Entity?
Covered entities should be aware of differences between the Privacy…
Do You Meet the Privacy Rule Requirements for a Covered Entity?
Covered entities have several requirements under the Privacy…
Are You a Covered Entity?
HIPAA defines a covered entity as one of the following:
Healthcare…
Is your staff practicing hand hygiene that complies with your policies and procedures?
Compliance with hand hygiene is one of the most important ways…
What Should You Do After Discovering a Billing Error?
Just correct the problem and you will be compliant?
No, but…
Are You Aware of the Updated CMS Timeline for Meaningful Use?
Recent CMS modification allows more flexibility in certified…
Are Your Patients Involved In Medical Record Accuracy?
Under HIPAA Privacy Rules, every individual has the right to…
OIG Special Fraud Alert Regarding Laboratories Payments to Referring Physicians
The OIG scrutinizes referring physician and laboratory arrangements.…
