Physicians Need to Be Aware of Heightened Scrutiny of EHRs
A recent report from HHS warns physicians about improper use of their EHRs, especially the copy-paste function.
The Latest Weapon to Fight Healthcare Fraud: Health IT and Analytics
Health IT and its data is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for the federal government in combating potential healthcare fraud nationwide.
Why Your Medical Practice May Have Exposure to a Cybercrime
You may not equate a HIPAA violation with a cybercrime, but if you have patient records, you need to secure and protect that information electronically.
Expansion of the False Claims Act under the Affordable Care Act
It is imperative that procedures are implemented or modified to identify overpayments at your medical practice to avoid a False Claims Act violation.
Kickback and Self–referral Statutes Physicians May be Violating
Business practices generally accepted in other industries can be illegal in healthcare, so it is important to be sure you are in compliance.
Key Areas of Federal Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Want to know what the government looks for in healthcare fraud investigations? Here's some conduct you may want to avoid at your medical practice.