Rachel V. Rose, J.D., MBA

The best way to mitigate risk is to call a MAC, read the laws, and the telehealth waivers over COVID-19.

Consider vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely and the level of skil required to execute exploitation.

It’s imperative to ensure ADCs maintain the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of protected health information.

Think before providing false or fraudulent documentation.

Do not overlook these new additions.

Can a ransomware attack result in a patient’s death?

Social justice can only be achieved in relation to the Coronavirus when people are realistic and do what is right for the good of society.

What organizations and physicians need to know.

Government and Relators consider the substance of the form and will go after third parties that are used as conduits to perpetuate a crime or a fraud.

Proper understanding can lead to fewer headaches and litigation. 

Woman indicted for violating ERKA, making false statements, and tampering with records.

Compliance with HIPAA and state laws has never been more important.

Implement these security measures to prevent the malware and ransomeware attacks. 

Why practices must provide patients with their records-or face the consequences.

As the year ends, this latest HIPAA settlements serve as a reminder of what should be included in 2020’s resolutions.

Takeaways from a recent False Claims Act Settlement and a CMS Final Rule.

Why you must read everything before signing.

How your practice can learn from a recent case

Medical device and communication software continue to be an area of interest for federal government agencies.

A recent False Claims Act settlement and a healthcare fraud takedown in Texas highlight the need for compliance and vigilance.

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?

Recent cases underscore that what a medical director is paid must be of fair market value and the CMS duty requirements must be met.

Privacy has always been as important as security. Biometrics add a new area for physicians and healthcare providers to watch.

Substandard care can lead to reduced payments for hospitals with excess readmissions.

The Department of Justice is taking action, so make sure you have an adequate compliance program in place.

A recent HIPAA fine and HHS’s healthcare app guidance underscore the importance of conducting risk analyses to protect personal health information.

The way you apologize may have different implications, depending on how providers say it.

The government is lowering its civil monetary penalties under the HITECH Act.

Here are some of the root causes and potential solutions for physician burnout.

To paraphrase Abraham Maslow, once our basic needs are met, the most important thing to people is being valued.