Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

A recent ruling against a pharmaceutical company shows physicians how the False Claims Act can hurt them legally and financially.

When it comes to HIPAA breaches, entity size does not matter. What matters is the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)’s oversight and compliance.

A recent N.J. Supreme Court case raises several issues around malpractice insurance laws and whether docs should disclose if they have it or not.

Two recent articles underscore the importance of cybersecurity across all facets of a physician’s practice and what questions should be asked.

On Aug, 27, CMS held a “National Provider Call,” on ICD-10. Here are some of the key takeaways and an ICD-10 preparation checklist.

A recent ruling in Texas is important for physicians to know, because it shows that laws regarding disclosure can have exemptions.

An acquisition that comes from a failed business plan is a signal to physicians that you have to continually reevaluate the practice

Find out what the recent agreement between the AMA and CMS means for physicians going forward.

CMS issues proposed two-midnight rule modifications and the reduction in the role of recovery audit contractors.

A couple of words can mean the difference between being covered for a certain event and not being covered.

Physicians should be aware that Phase II of OCR's HIPAA Audits have commenced. Here is a short check-list to prepare your practice.

Recent court rulings underscore the importance of maintaining compliance with Medicare billing.

When physicians and other entities resist complying with HIPAA requirements, it can lead to an increase in practice liability.

TAP - technical, administrative, and physical controls should form the foundation of HIPAA compliance.

When attesting to meaningful use, be sure you are truthful about your HIPAA compliance efforts. Otherwise, you could risk being audited.

A False Claims Act case brought by the Department of Justice highlights the importance of these arrangements.

If you as a physician have ownership interests in any facility that you refer patients to, be sure you are in compliance with federal and state statutes.

The Anthem data breach illustrates the need for physicians to outline protocols in their practice to comply with new HIPAA reporting requirements.

Here are five ways you can mitigate the risk of a coding audit or fines in your practice, in relation to the coming ICD-10 conversion.

The recent imposition of penalties by the DOJ in two instances should cause physicians to re-evaluate their policies and practices.

Encrypting data is a prudent measure for physicians who want to increase HIPAA compliance while diminishing their risk.

Winter weather often leads to an increase in hospitalizations. Make sure you document all preexisting conditions prior to hospitalization.

The start of the New Year begs that a to-do list be formed. For medical practices, these five items should be at the top.

CMS recently announced that 257,000 eligible professionals will face Medicare payment adjustments because of noncompliance with meaningful use standards.

For hospice providers in both acute care and home settings, one item to place on your New Year's resolutions list is CAHPS Survey Implementation.

The importance of HIPAA policies and procedures should not be overlooked. Doing so can be costly.

Federal HIPAA violations and state law causes of action are nothing to ignore. The penalties are substantial.

Court signals federal HIPAA violations do not prevent claimants from bringing a state common-law suit; cautions physicians on the extent of practice liability.

In order to prevail in golf, you need to know the nuances of the game. Likewise, physicians should know how to navigate HIPAA.