Government agencies issue additional warnings about connected medical devices and Select communication software
October 9, 2019
Medical device and communication software continue to be an area of interest for federal government agencies.
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA
The DOJ is cracking down on healthcare fraud. Don’t put your practice at risk.
September 26, 2019
A recent False Claims Act settlement and a healthcare fraud takedown in Texas highlight the need for compliance and vigilance.
Failure to provide patient records can result in a HIPAA fine
September 13, 2019
The law requires patients have access to their medical records in a timely fashion and at a nominal fee. Is your practice in a position to comply?
Medical directors are more than just a title
August 22, 2019
Recent cases underscore that what a medical director is paid must be of fair market value and the CMS duty requirements must be met.
Is your smart assistant putting you at legal risk?
July 26, 2019
Privacy has always been as important as security. Biometrics add a new area for physicians and healthcare providers to watch.
How hospital-acquired infections affect the bottom line
July 12, 2019
Substandard care can lead to reduced payments for hospitals with excess readmissions.
Compliance programs are key to reducing legal risk
June 28, 2019
The Department of Justice is taking action, so make sure you have an adequate compliance program in place.
The cost of not conducting a risk analysis
June 20, 2019
A recent HIPAA fine and HHS’s healthcare app guidance underscore the importance of conducting risk analyses to protect personal health information.
When should you say ‘I’m sorry’
May 30, 2019
The way you apologize may have different implications, depending on how providers say it.
HHS changes penalty limits for HIPAA and HITECH violations
May 9, 2019
The government is lowering its civil monetary penalties under the HITECH Act.
