March 13th 2025
Don't make the same mistakes as this practice.
February 27th 2025
Medicaid is on the chopping block, but that doesn't mean the end of indigent care.
February 13th 2025
Recent legislative and regulatory actions tied to generative artificial intelligence.
January 23rd 2025
The long anticipated HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rule Making strives to strengthen electronic protected health information cybersecurity.
January 2nd 2025
Got a patient who's abusing your staff, ignoring your advice, failing to pay his bill? When you realize it just isn't going to work, it's usually best to let the patient go. Here's how to do it correctly.
Post-Dobbs opinion: HHS, White House responses to privacy and reproductive care
There is a lot to unpack from both the Majority and the Dissent in Dobbs.
Providers take note: Survey on annual wellness visit shows significant non-compliance
The survey's findings suggest that many AWVs conducted and billed may fail to meet compliance requirements set forth by CMS.
Unexpected surprises in the No Surprises Act: How practices should respond
While the goals of consumer protection, price transparency, and cost concessions are important and necessary, the legislation is starting to present real challenges to practices’ financial stability
Bipartisan legislation introduced to ban selling health and location data
The new legislation would tighten the use of patients' health and location information.
No Surprise Act – The best compliant, strategic approach for employer-sponsored health plan administrators
Transparency is expected to add to medical cost inflation by prompting both in-network and out-of-network providers to increase charges.
Despite a POD OIG opinion, the 2013 Special Fraud Alert prevails
Don't run afoul of federal rules.
Why healthcare must navigate the muddy waters of ESG requirements
The global capital markets have more of an appetite for sustainability than marketing.
Cybersecurity scenarios leading to false claims act recoveries
A look at recent cases.
CIAs, Exclusions, and your practice
Contracting with or employing an excluded person can result in a government enforcement action.
Reminder: HIPAA violations can be criminal
Grievous HIPAA violations can lead to dire consequences.
The OCR: Friend not foe
A call from the OCR isn't necessarily something to dread.
Federal program exclusion shows importance of fraud, waste, abuse compliance
Actions taken against healthcare professionals show the priorities of the government.
Watch out for pitfalls when executing a LOI for healthcare entrepreneurs
What to look out for when executing a letter of intent.
Ending 2021 with HIPAA’s privacy rule and disclosures of PHI for Extreme Risk Protection Orders
A look at some recent Extreme Risk Protection Order cases.
2022 Medical practice asset protection
These actions can ensure your practice is protected going into the new year.
What you need to know about the No Surprises Act
All the details you need before the act goes into effect on Jan. 1.
New CMS Appropriate Use Criteria mandate for CDSM will impact Medicare reimbursement
Don’t let your Medicare Part B reimbursement for advanced imaging be impacted by the CMS Mandate taking effect on January 1, 2022!
Best States to Practice: 5 states with the highest malpractice premiums
You may want to avoid these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice rates.
Inappropriate billing, fraud gaining scrutiny
HHS-OIG items of interest for providers.
CMS to audit remote patient monitoring: What practices need to know
Compliance must be an integral component of a practice's RPM program.
2021 Remote Patient Monitoring Changes: 10 key takeaways for practices
Providers will benefit most from well-tailored RPM programs designed within the current requirements that also have the means to be flexible as requirements inevitably shift.
2020 Group Practice Stark Law Changes
DHS profit distribution compliance may require modification of physician contracts, compensation policies, and other documentation within the practice
New Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Final Rules: Part 1 — Key Items
Stark and AKS Final Rules focus on value-based care. This is Part I of a three-part series.
Email archiving and HIPAA compliance
Make sure email is a part of your cybersecurity strategy.
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued; Internet of Things Cybersecurity Act updates
Two hot-topic developments in cybersecurity and government procurement.
Ensure HIPAA compliance with a remote workforce
Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.
How medical facilities and waste disposal companies are responding to COVID-19
Healthcare facilities and medical waste disposal companies are following strict in-house guidelines, as well as federal and state regulations, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Improving patient care with rich data
How cellular technologies and remote patient monitoring are improving patient care.
Challenges you’ll face when starting a private medical practice
Despite advantages to private practice, fewer physicians are choosing to open their own practice than ever before.
Notable recent HIPAA and coding events
HIPAA settlement and new guidelines shed light on government enforcement policies.