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Since the initiation of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), acute illness and injuries due to chemical exposures have decreased by over 40%. This improvement in workplace safety is directly related to the workers’ right to know and also their right to understand. Most of the major revisions in HazCom2012 apply to chemical manufacturers, importers and […]
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 August 1, 2013, The Physician Payments Sunshine Act OPEN PAYMENTS program requires transparency of any financial interactions between physicians or hospitals with any applicable manufacturers […]
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 and group practices in GPRO who: a) Were not successful electronic prescribers in 2011 or b) Failed to report claims for 10 billable Medicare B […]
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 the press of a button, the government and patients have access to lots of data. Knowing your high risk areas allows you to put controls […]
REGISTER FOR MEDICARE EHR INCENTIVE PROGRAM BY FEBRUARY 28, 2013 Protection of patient privacy and security of patient e-PHi is a requirement of Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Programs. Your practice must protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your patient’s EHR. Meaningful Use is using certified technology in EHR to engage patients and […]
The physician payment sunshine provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been issued with the intent of reducing potential conflicts of interest. The relationships of physicians and manufacturers are under focus. On February 1, 2013 CMS released the final rule that will increase transparency of relationships between doctors and industry. Data collection will begin on […]
The new HIPAA rule brings a few significant changes for covered entities. It is important to remember that doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, and chiropractors that transmit any information in an electronic form in connection with a transaction for which HHS has adopted a standard are considered covered entities. Along with increasing the ability for HHS […]
