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Civil Penalties Adjusted for Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The final rule has been issued by the Department of Justice increasing civil penalties for violations under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The final rule goes into effect April 27, 2014, The...

Tip of the Week: Hundreds of Compliance Forms and Support Documents at your Fingertips

If you are searching for any forms or documents to help manage your office or support your compliance program, look no further than our website. Our "Forms Section" contains hundreds of compliance and support...

Dedicate More Time to Meaningful Use and Security Risk Analysis

In addition to freeing up time for compliance, the provision to delay ICD-10 for an additional year will free up additional time to focus on meaningful use and security risk analysis. As part of both Stage 1 and...

ICD-10 Delay Provides More Time for Compliance

The signing of the H.R. 4302 bill, which includes the provision to delay ICD-10 for one year, has received mixed responses from healthcare professionals. It's understandable considering the amount of time, energy and...

Running Reports: Week Two " Account Level

Last week you received training on Office Level Reports. This week, we are sharing information about the great tools and in depth reports available at the Account Level. Once you click on "My Accounts, you would...

Beyond the Bring Your Own Device Policy: Planning and Launching a Secure BYOD System

The use of mobile devices, cell phones, smart phones and tablets has become commonplace within the medical field workplace. Because of the trend to implement Bring your Own Device (BYOD) programs in the workplace,...

CMS Announces the Rates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans

On Monday CMS issues the 2015 rate announcement and final call letter for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug benefit programs. Key changes and updates that are included in the finalized Rate Announcement and...

Tip of the Week: Running Reports, Week One " Office Level

You have access to some great tools/reports at the office level. Once you click on an office and arrive at your Dashboard, you would click on the Reports Tab to access tools and reports. Access your training reports...

ICD-10 Implementation Delayed

At the end of February 2014, Marilyn Tavenner the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said "there are no more delays (for ICD-10 implementation), and the system will go live on Oct.1,"...

Certified Medical Assistants and Assessment Based Recognition

On August 23,2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ruled that only "credentialed medical assistants" including CMA's (AAMA) would be allowed to enter medication, laboratory, and radiology orders...