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Think Safety This 4th of July

Ah, Independence Day. An annual holiday that provides an opportunity for us to have a day off work, to attend a morning parade, participate in a 5k, or other events. From there, we may get together with family...

CMS Announces Wave 3 of Medicare Cards

New Medicare cards are currently being sent to people with Medicare who live in the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and...

Changes to the Stark Law Are on the Horizon

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just issued a Request for Information seeking recommendations and input from the public on how to address any undue impact and burden of the physician self-referral...

8 Tips to Reap the Rewards of Summertime in Your Organization

Ah, summer! The weather is nice; the kids are out of school, and many of us take a much-needed vacation. For employers and employees, there are potential obstacles to overcome, but these obstacles offer...

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...