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Question about Notice of Privacy Practices and Research Studies

Recently we were asked a question about Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) and notification requirements for a third party who may administer research studies. The following is our response to the question asked by a...

Audit Priorities and Risk Areas identified in the 2015 OIG Work Plan

On October 31, 2014 the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Fiscal Year 2015 Work Plan. The Work Plan is released annually to identify new and...

Compliance Question of the Week

You have a practice that is wondering if they send email internally (Physician to PA) containing only the patient's medical record number, if that is acceptable under HIPAA? Healthcare Compliance Pros Response: ...

Question about Compliance Requirements for Genetic Testing

This week we were asked a question about compliance requirements for genetic testing. The following is our response to the question asked by Marilyn T. in Alaska: What are the compliance requirements for genetic...

Question about Annual Training Requirements

We are often asked questions about training requirements. Questions that can be paraphrased like this: Why should we train every year? Thank you, Connie in Utah, for submitting your question for us to answer...

Question about Workers' Compensation Records

Occasionally we are asked questions about workers' compensation records. Just last week, we responded to the following question by Rick W. in Texas: What do you have to disclose to an employer who wants records from...

Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative Announcement

Last week, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary announced the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative. The initiative encourages doctors, peers and other to move from volume-driven systems to value-based,...

Ebola, Influenza and Infection Control: a Doctor's Perspective

It is no so secret that Ebola has been a hot topic in the news for the past few months. Some stories about Ebola say the risks are real, while others say we shouldn't fear. The Centers for Disease Control and...

Medical Assistant Credentialing Module is now available

Did you know as of January 2013, to demonstrate Meaningful Use requirements under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services EHR incentive program, only credentialed medical assistants are permitted to enter...

Proposed Rule Would Expand Safe Harbors under the Anti-Kickback Statute Safe and Revise Civil Monetary Penalty Rules

Last week, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule that would amend the safe harbors to the anti-kickback statute and the civil...