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Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, is a Houston-based attorney advising on federal and state compliance and areas of liability associated with a variety of healthcare legal and regulatory issues including: HIPAA, the HITECH Act, the False Claims Act, Medicare issues, women’s health, as well as corporate and security regulations. She can be reached here.

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When Choosing an EHR Vendor, Choose Carefully

Blog | May 16, 2013 | EHR, HIPAA, Health IT, Law & Malpractice
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Failing to fully examine an EHR vendor may have significant financial consequences for your medical practice. Here's a recent example.

The Hippocratic Oath and its Importance in the Delivery of Care

Blog | May 09, 2013 | HIPAA, Law & Malpractice, Operations, Patient Relations, Staff, Stark
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The physicians' oath not only predicts major federal statutes, but also reminds that a respectful team approach to healthcare is vital.

Proposed Rule Increases Incentive for Medicare Fraud Whistleblowers

Blog | May 02, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Law & Malpractice
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While the landscape of how healthcare fraud whistleblowers are perceived and rewarded is shifting, it is not a decision for to take lightly.

With HIPAA, State Requirements as Important as Federal Ones

Blog | April 25, 2013 | HIPAA, Law & Malpractice
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When considering HIPAA, physicians should include state law claims for inappropriate access to medical records.

Physician Payments Sunshine Act a Wake-Up Call

Blog | April 18, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Law & Malpractice, Physician Compensation, Stark
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Here's why physicians should set their alarms for August 1, 2013, for the beginning of disclosures under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act.

Mitigating the Financial Impact of the ICD-10 Conversion

Blog | April 11, 2013 | Coding, ICD-10, ICD-9, Law & Malpractice, Medical Billing & Collections, Operations
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There's not always a direct correlation between an ICD-9 and ICD-10 code. So providers should take steps to mitigate risks with the conversion.

Medicare Part B Might Pay for Part A Denial Under Proposed Rule

Blog | April 04, 2013 | Denials, Finance, Medical Billing & Collections, Revenue Cycle Management
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CMS has issued a proposed rule physicians should know about when it comes to Medicare Part A denials, a possible Part B solution, and their revenue cycle.

False Claims Act Cases: Emphasizing How Billing Can Impact The Parties

Blog | March 28, 2013 | Finance, ICD-10, Law & Malpractice, Medical Billing & Collections
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A recent Illinois court case claiming violation of the False Claims Act should be on the radar of all physicians when it comes to compliance.

Physicians: Don't Overlook Hospital Financials, Investor Ratings

Blog | March 21, 2013 | ACO, Contracts, Finance, Healthcare Careers, Law & Malpractice
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In an age of mergers and partnerships, it is important for physicians to pay attention to investor bond ratings and reports.

HIPAA Highlights: Assessing Risk via HIPAA and the HITECH Act

Blog | March 14, 2013 | HIPAA, Health IT, Law & Malpractice
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Physicians need to establish an effective Enterprise Risk Management plan when assessing risk in relation to HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

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