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Provider Settles HIPAA Case for $1.5 Million

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. (collectively referred to as "MEEI") have agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $1.5 million to...

*Helpful Reminder* Recapping Fill Needles

This question is asked quite often. Let's try to put the problem to rest! Q: What guidance does OSHA give on recapping fill needles? A: OSHA is pretty blunt about recapping needles. They don't recommend...

HIPAA and Meaningful Use Now Closely Tied

There's been a lot of hoopla surrounding some of the more eye-catching provisions of the two final rules released last week defining and setting the standard for Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. But one of the most...

Scam Alert Reminder for your Medicare Patients

Criminals who plot to defraud the Government and steal money from the American people have a new target: people with diabetes. Please pass along the following information to your Medicare patients with diabetes. ...

Keeping Your Workplace Union-Free

Not all employers are interested in preventing unionization of their workplace, but if you are, this article will give you some suggestions on that prevention. In addition to communicating with employees about...

HIPAA HITECH Stage 2 and MU 2

The best way for you to prepare to comply with HITECH Stage 2 Privacy and Security requirements is for you to start conducting a thorough risk assessment. A risk assessment helps hospitals and physicians identify...

*Tip* Storing Food and Medications in the Same Fridge

Q: Is it OK to store food and medications, such as vaccines, in the same fridge? A: It is not acceptable to store medications, including vaccines, in the same refrigerator. In fact, there should be a separate...

HHS Releases Meaningful Use Stage 2 Final Rules

CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONCHIT) released on August 23 the final requirements that hospitals and healthcare providers must meet in order to qualify for incentives during the...

ICD-10 Delay is Now Official

HHS will delay implementation of ICD-10 by one year, from October 1, 2013, to October 1, 2014. HHS announced the delay on August 24th. HHS originally proposed a one-year delay (from October 1, 2013, to October 1,...

HIPAA Fines and Jail Time are Real

A New York medical supplier could go to jail for 10 years for wrongfully disclosing private patient information and submitting fraudulent Medicare claims in order to buy a multi-million dollar home and fund a pension...