Rachel V. Rose, J.D., MBA

The deadline for reviewing records and reporting compliance with the Sunshine Act is Aug. 27. There are several tools to make that task easier for physicians.

Anyone involved with protected health information at your medical practice can be the one who gets you fined for a HIPAA violation. So due diligence is a must.

Physicians have a multitude of options when structuring ACOs. Make sure you understand all the legal requirements before committing your practice.

By helping patients and their families design a life care plan, physicians can help them to navigate the complexities of a catastrophic or serious injury.

A HIPAA risk assessment can help your practice put safeguards in place to protect against both cyberthreats and cyberliability.

Proposed changes to the Physician Fee Schedule for 2015 will affect calculation of payment rates and potentially misvalued codes.

Whether you are working with off-shore radiologists or your own coding department, using the same language is vital.

Physicians are likely to be challenged with conflict in their practices. It is important to know how to approach it in a positive manner.

Complying with HIPAA means conducting due diligence when it comes to business associates. Make sure your partners protect and secure patient data.

HHS is working to craft an agreement to share public health information in the event of a pandemic between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Did you know, as custodian of your patients' protected health information, you are required by HIPAA to create a contingency plan?

Perfect for the office bulletin board, here is an "Ode to HIPAA."

Roughly half of all medical practices have implemented EHR, but they still have a long way to go in terms of meaningful use and recovery audit contractors.

HIPAA security provisions for protecting electronic patient data not only apply to medical practices but their business associates as well.

Many states subcontract with business associates that outsource administrative functions offshore; creating potential HIPAA violations in data security.

Postponed ruling requires two-night hospital stay to qualify for inpatient reimbursement. Practices could experience hit to revenue and patient care.

Investing in real estate can sometimes be risky, but in volatile times, healthcare REITs have been viewed as a stable investment.

Practices must consider the security of more than just mobile devices. Medical apps can jeopardize patient data if they are not encrypted.

A new report released by the OIG identifies areas of improvement for fraud and abuse prevention and Medicare billing integrity.

The case against LabMD illustrates the dangers of using an unsecure network to share patients' protected health information.

CMS considers EHR incentive payments to be income, not reimbursement for expenses incurred through system implementation. Physicians need to be aware of this distinction.

Rural hospitals and their patients are particularly vulnerable to loss of funding. This small rule change could make a significant impact.

When admitting patients to the hospital, knowing Medicare rules and making use of diligent charting can make all the difference.

Laboratory reports are integral to a medical record and a patient's care. Therefore, this is one area that practices should look at carefully.

In light of increased federal surveillance, physicians must examine their controlled substance prescribing protocols.

Physicians may need to send health records internationally. Dr. Eduardo Garcia Luna Martinez lends his perspective on Mexico's privacy laws.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Cardiology expert Shyla High shares her insight on prevention and action steps.

According to a UCSD study, stock market declines over the last 30 years cost the state of California approximately $77 million annually.

Angelo Scozia of Willis North America discusses using human capital to mitigate medical practice risk and how to empower your employees.

Finding the right people, measuring their performance, and rewarding them, is the key to human capital optimization at your medical practice.