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Almost twice as many people were affected by healthcare data breaches in 2011 as in 2010, according to a report released last week. The total number of breaches dropped by 32% to 145 but the number of people affected... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

Alert: employers may have noticed that the current version of the I-9 form used to verify a new employee's identity and employment authorization is set to expire on August 31, 2012. Citizenship and Immigration... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading