Rachel V. Rose, J.D., MBA

There is no time like the present to review these definitions and understand their relation to information blocking

The top three types of care that were sought across state lines were primary care, mental health, and cancer.

The rule of law is premised on civility and applies to all citizens in the United States – regardless of their position.

A look at state requirements for practicing medicine.

The risk of ransomware underscores the importance of compliance.

These types of conduct are material and offer corporate compliance officers and practice managers the opportunity to step back, assess policies and procedures, update training – both for HIPAA and fraud, waste, and abuse, and bring in outside consultants to assess risk.

If a person works in a sensitive field such as healthcare, law, accounting, or finance then setting boundaries that adhere to a plethora of laws and professional obligations should be implemented.

There is a lot to unpack from both the Majority and the Dissent in Dobbs.

The new legislation would tighten the use of patients' health and location information.

Known as the “Lincoln Law,” the FCA stems back to 1863 and was enacted to root out fraud being perpetrated by suppliers of goods during the Civil War

Don't run afoul of federal rules.

What can organizations do to be proactive in protecting personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI)?

With the public health emergency possibly coming to an end, the government is looking to continue telemedicine expansions.

A look at recent cases.

Contracting with or employing an excluded person can result in a government enforcement action.

Keep abreast of the new cybersecurity laws.

Grievous HIPAA violations can lead to dire consequences.

Learn how the Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduction Program works and how it can impact your facility's revenue.

Actions taken against healthcare professionals show the priorities of the government.

Implications of the new law.

A look at some recent Extreme Risk Protection Order cases.

Appreciating how to avoid an enforcement action under the Right of Access Initiative, as well as mitigating cyberattacks with HHS’s cybersecurity resource website.

All the details you need before the act goes into effect on Jan. 1.

On December 2, 2020, CMS published new provisions and exemptions related to the Stark Law (85 Fed. Reg. 77492) and HHS-OIG published new provisions and safe harbors related to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) (85 Fed. Reg. 77684.

Code accurately with the appropriate documentation to substantiate medical necessity.

With the impending reporting period upon providers, this article highlights the current status of Reporting Period 1 and relays some recent enforcement actions.

AI can decrease strain on nurses and other healthcare professionals and allow them focus on the tasks technology cannot address.

As more states enact biometric laws (although none are as robust as Illinois), healthcare AI companies, covered entities, and business associates should take note and take steps to update compliance programs in order to reduce the risk of a lawsuit and a potentially criminal HIPAA violation.

Understanding what should be included in a required HIPAA BAA is essential.

With cybersecurity and criminal government actions involving protected health information (PHI), now is a good time to understand the importance of the required Business Associate Agreement (BAA).