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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...

Tip of the Week: Compliance Training Customization

Where should you customize your training modules? At "My Offices" or "My Accounts"? Think of your HCP website as a layer cake. The top layer is "My Accounts". It's where most clients customize...

Medicare Eligible Professionals Must Attest by March 31, 2014 to Receive 2013 Incentive

If you meet the Medicare Eligible Professional criteria as defined by law, the last day you can register and attest to demonstrating meaningful use for the 2013 Medicare EHR Incentive Program is March 31, 2014. In...

Breaches and Risks and Outages, Oh My!

In part one of the article series we discussed electronic communications, including the use of third party email providers such as Google and Hotmail. In this second and final part of our series, we will address what...

The EEOC and FTC: Tips on Use of Employment Background Checks

What is included in the two documents co-published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), offers assistance to employers, job applicants and employees....

2014 OSHA Inspection Plan Released

OSHA issued the 2014 inspection plan aimed at reducing injuries and illnesses at high-hazard workplaces workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. This plan is for high-hazard no...

Electronic Communications and HIPAA Rules: Part 1

Electronic Communication and HIPAA Rules: Part 1 Many administrators have asked us about electronic communications, more specifically about third party email providers such as Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Hotmail, and...

2015 EHR Technology Certification Criteria Issued by the ONC

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT issued proposals for voluntary electronic health record technology certification criteria. The 2015 Edition of certification criteria proposals is separate from...

The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Patients Access to Test Reports

Patients Access to Test Reports According to HIPAA Privacy Rule

Beginning April 7, 2014 patients and/or their personal representatives will have greater access to their test results. Covered entities will have until October 6, 2014, to comply with this final rule, which amends...