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Long-awaited I-9 Form Update Released

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Employers are required to complete a Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization...

HIPAA Omnibus: Importance of BA Agreements

Healthcare organizations signing new deals with vendors, including many cloud services providers, must make sure that their business associate agreements reflect the requirements of the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which...

Lawsuit Avoidance Checklist for Your Wellness Program

Not every office participates in a wellness program. If you do, here are some suggestions for your success: Keep corporate wellness and employment decisions separate. Achievement in health programs shouldn't...

The Liability Chain in HIPAA Omnibus

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule creates a complex chain of compliance liability among covered entities and their business partners. UnderHIPAA Omnibus, covered entities, business associates, and subcontractors can be held...

A Bullying Scenario

It's true that there are no anti-bullying laws in the US, but that doesn't mean that bullying can't be the basis of a lawsuit. Bryan Boss Shows the Myth of No Anti-Bullying Laws Let's use Bryan Boss as the...

Annual Privacy/Security Walk-through

It's that time again. You should conduct your HIPAA Privacy/Security Walk-through at least annually to identify areas in your office compliance that may need attention. Security experts agree that conducting a...

Provider gets 12 Years in Prison

The U.S. Attorney's office in Eastern New York recently announced that an owner and officer of a medical equipment company was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. Helene Michel, 45, was convicted after a...

Sequestration and the EHR Incentive Program

Incentive payments made through the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program are subject to the mandatory reductions in federal spending known as sequestration, required by the Budget Control Act...

OSHA GHS Training Is Now Available On HCP

The new OSHA Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication that was recently adopted and mandated by OSHA is now available to you through Healthcare Compliance Pros. The new GHS information has been...

The Clock is Ticking for Omnibus Rule Compliance

The clock is ticking for compliance with the Sept. 23 deadline for the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, and healthcare providers with limited resources will find compliance preparation particularly challenging. Providers are...