Is every unauthorized disclosure of a patient s health information a breach under HIPAA? No. Whether a HIPAA breach occurs depends on whether the patient information disclosed poses a significant... Read More >
St. Elizabeth s Medical Center SEMC has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules with the... Read More >
On July , CMS released the first proposed update to the physician payment schedule since the repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate through the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act... Read More >
A little-known provision of the Affordable Care Act requires medical practices of all sizes to develop their own compliance plans to reduce fraud and abuse, but we are still awaiting... Read More >
According to a new survey, only percent of physicians practices believe they are now on track with preparation efforts to convert to ICD- -Forbes While the medical community is reluctant... Read More >
Guess what? Squabbling among staff members is common in medical practices. It is more than just an aggravation for the physician. Patients are aware of the ill will and hate... Read More >
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