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EHR Incentive Programs Q&A

Yes, this exception is open to any EP who meets both of these criteria (lack of face-to-face interactions and lack of follow-up with patients). Medicare considers the lack of face-to-face and needs for follow-up...

How To Avoid Needlesticks

Needlesticks have been ranked as eighth on the list of Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2012. The number of reports is staggering even with the emphasis on training and prevention during the past 20 years....

Accounting for Disclosures *Reminder*

With the new year upon us, here is a helpful HIPAA Privacy reminder for your office. Under HIPAA Privacy and as outlined on your NPP the patient has many rights. One of these is the right to request an accounting of...

Breach Leads to Change in Culture

A breach that resulted in a $1 million HIPAA settlement led Partners Healthcare in Boston to take many significant steps, including merging its privacy and security efforts, says CISO Jennings Aske. More changes are...

A New Liability Concern for Your Practice: Textual-Sexual Harassment

Text messages, unlike graffiti, cannot be permanently erased from a wall. Even when text messages are deleted, they still can be retrieved. Employers should also be aware that lawsuits and court cases involving...

OSHA Whistleblower Protection

It may not be well known, but OSHA oversees whistleblower protection investigations not only for its own jurisdiction but for 12 other regulatory areas. Employees reporting violations of federal law (e.g., an...

Reminders for Protecting PHI at your Practice

Here are some helpful reminders for protecting PHI at your practice: Manage your password properly: Protect your PHI by managing your password. Selecting a strong computer password (one that is easy for you...

Healthcare Worker Medical Glove Checklist

This is a helpful checklist to help you and your employees wear and use your medical gloves properly: When to wear gloves: When touching patient mucous membranes or non-intact skin. While...

Attorney Requests for PHI

This is a question that is raised frequently. It is sometimes a confusing issue. We hope this clears up any confusion. Q. When an attorney requests records and asks that all records be released, must we...

FMLA Leave for Treatment of Substance Abuse

Complying with the FMLA rules can also be a confusing issue. This question is also a frequent one. Q: Do I really have to approve leave for treatment of substance abuse? A: Substance abuse may be a serious...