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HIPAA Omnibus Civil Monetary Penalties

The Secretary of Health and Human Services has been given the authorization through HIPAA HITECH and the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule to impose civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for violations of the Rules. These penalties...

Business Associates' Liability in Breaches of PHI

Would it surprise you to know that more than half of all breaches (57%) have involved business associates? This is according to a study of recent healthcare breaches. Business associates are third-party vendors that...

CMS' New Interactive Resource

CMS recently posted a new web resource for eligible professionals (EPs), My EHR Participation Timeline, to the EHR Incentive Programs website. This interactive tool allows EPs to determine what year you will meet...

Compliance for Business Associates

To comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, business associates and their subcontractors must immediately take several steps, including thoroughly documenting their privacy and security practices. HIPAA Omnibusmakes...

Are Safety Needles Required?

There have been a lot of questions and discussions regarding safety needles. OSHA is very explicit about its use. Q: Is the use of safety needles optional in a group medical practice, or must the employer...

Reporting Breaches under HIPAA Omnibus

The new, much more objective guidance for reporting breaches that are included in the HIPAA omnibus rule will result in an increase in notifications. The revised breach notification guidance clarifies that any...

Employer Obligations to Returning Troops and Their Families

Almost every employer (large and small) can expect to welcome returning veterans. Obligations (legal and moral) are many, and there won't be any sympathy for employers who fail to honor their responsibilities. ...

How Do We Comply With the New Omnibus Rule?

Healthcare privacy and security leaders are beginning to assess the work their organizations will need to do to comply with the recently published HIPAA Omnibus Rule. For starters, healthcare organizations...

Bomb Threat Training

Has your facility ever received a bomb threat? It is certainly a frightening experience. The following question and answer can help you employ best practices in the event that you do. Q: Another practice in our...

Evaluating and Selecting Safety Sharps

You've had some complaints and a near miss, so you know you need to replace what you're using but aren't sure how to go about picking new safety sharps. First, you'll need to get some products in-house to try...