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When are Employees Entitled to Leave Under FMLA?

Occasionally we are asked questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We receive a variety of questions regarding FMLA including questions about leave entitlement. For example: Is our...

The Challenges of Mobile Devices in Healthcare

A judge recently ruled in favor of the OCR and ordered The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Anderson Cancer Center) to pay over $4.3 million in civil monetary penalties. The judgment came after the...

Hurricane Season is Off to a Fast Start

Last year, Harvey and Irma occurred during hurricane season. This year, Alberto just had different plans. Alberto couldn't wait to kick off hurricane season a little bit early. Thankfully there was enough time...

What Happened with Johnny Athlete!?

We shared the following scenario in one of our recent presentations. As you read the following scenario, think about the following questions: Have you ever experienced some of the issues mentioned in the...

The Five Essential Elements of Telehealth Compliance

Understanding Medication Administration In an effort to reduce medication errors and harm, healthcare professionals, such as nurses, may utilize the "five rights" of medication administration: The right patient...

Is a Security Risk Analysis the Same as a GAP Analysis?

Is a Security Risk Analysis the same as a Gap Analysis? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) addressed this question as part of their "April 2018 OCR Cyber...

Did You Remember to log off Your Work Computer?

Occasionally we are asked if users should log off their computer if an automatic logoff procedure is already in place. For example, after 10 minutes of inactivity, the computer either activates a screen saver...

OCR Director Offers Clues About Potential Changes to HIPAA

Potential HIPAA Updates: During the recent HIPAA Summit, the Director of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announce three potential HIPAA updates. Prior to making any...

Prescription Templates Stolen In Latest Wake of Opioid Crisis in America

A valid prescription for a controlled substance must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a registered practitioner acting in the usual course of sound professional practice. The prescription must be...

2018 MIPS Eligibility Tool Has Been Released

MIPS Participation Tool The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the MIPS Participation Tool has been updated. You can now check on your 2018 eligibility for the Merit-based Incentive...