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October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Do you remember a time in your life when you either witnessed a bully in action or were a victim of an assault by a bully? I'm sure we can all think of a time at the playground in elementary school when we witnessed...

Join us for the HCP October Refresher Webinar

Join us for the HCP October Refresher Webinar Thursday October 15th at 1pm Eastern. You'll learn how your training can reflect both your policies & procedures And your organization's unique compliance culture! ...

Modified Stage 2 Meaningful Use Overview

MS recently announced modifications to the EHR Incentive Programs in 2015 through 2017 (Modified Stage 2). Modifications include changes to the objectives and measures of Stage 1 and Stage 2 to align with Stage 3...

Corporate Wellness Programs Best Practices: ensuring the privacy and security of employee health information

Nationwide, corporate wellness programs are on the rise. In 2016, the corporate wellness industry is projected to exceed $2.9 billion; by 2020 corporate wellness is projected to be a $12 billion dollar industry. One...

Meaningful Use Webinar

HCP is proud to present an educational webinar highlighting Meaningful Use. Please join us for this 30 minute webinar which will help you prepare for and manage Meaningful Use in your organization. Topics will...

Question regarding Business Associate Agreements

We were recently asked a question by one of our clients regarding their Business Associate Agreements (BAAs). Below is the question we were asked and our response. Question Does your BAA conform to all updates to...

Fall is here and ICD-10 is near " are you ready?

Today is the first day of fall. In the northern hemisphere autumn (fall) is the season between the September equinox and the December solstice. For many of us, fall is a time for change and a time for preparation....

HHS settlement demonstrates importance of risk analysis

For some healthcare providers and organizations there is an "it won't happen to me" belief that gives them a false sense of security. Completing a risk analysis is something that generally isn't a priority for these...

Meaningful Use Primer and Meaningful Use Core training modules

Anyone who is involved with the delivery of patient care for a provider who participates in the Medicare or Medicaid incentive programs plays an important role in the Meaningful Use process. Some employees may only...

ICD-10 Questions and Answers

Healthcare Management Consultant David Zetter, the founder and lead consultant with Zetter HealthCare, recently answered questions regarding ICD-10 for an administrator of multiple practices. The questions that were...