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Happy Thanksgiving from HCP

Taking Care of the To-Do's with National Clean out the Refrigerator Day and a HIPAA Walkthrough!

Taking Care of the To-Do's with National Clean out Your Refrigerator Day and a HIPAA Walkthrough! The end of the year can be quite the chaotic time, with holiday parties, shopping, and completing your end of year...

Why OIG Exclusion List Screening is a Must Do

Why OIG Exclusion List Screening is No Longer Just a Should Do It's a Must Do! In the healthcare industry, providers, professionals, and organizations are allowed some flexibility, some standards may be required...

Breaking News! CMS Finalizes the 2019 PFS and QPP Rule

On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP) rule. The final rule includes updates to coding...

Do Not Fall for the Flu… Instead, Fight the Flu!

The 2018 flu season is here and will increase throughout these upcoming colder months. How do we know what to expect this year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is impossible to...

Avoid Being Frightened This Halloween, Complete Your SRA Instead!

It's that time of year again, the weather is becoming colder and the holiday season is on its way! Before you know it, we're going to be ringing in a new year. This means you only have a few months to complete your...

$16 Million Settlement " Largest Breach in History!

Largest U.S. Health Data Breach in History It was recently announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) that Anthem, Inc. has agreed to pay $16 million and take...

Candy Corn, Black Cats, Jack-o-Lanterns, Bobbing for Apples, and of course, Trick or Treat!

Halloween has been around for centuries with traditions that have been absorbed, changed, and celebrated by many different cultures. Halloween can be dated back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain-nearly...

Protecting PHI- Reduce the Risk of Malicious Actors and Other Threats

Protecting PHI- Reduce the Risk of Malicious Actors and Other Threats The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) acknowledges how essential it is for healthcare organizations to utilize electronic...

Accessing and Disclosing Information- Are You Adhering to the Minimum Necessary Standard?

When our team of experts here at HCP are offsite visiting healthcare facilities they are often asked questions by clients about how they can ensure their employees are adhering to the minimum necessary standards when...