by Peter | Oct 10, 2022 | Hazard
In late September, CDC finally updated the interim infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare providers. This is the first update to these recommendations since last summer. In general, CDC has taken the stance that current measures should be...
by Peter | Sep 20, 2022 | HIPAA, Legislation, Security
You’ve all heard about HIPAA’s mandatory risk assessment. Maybe, likely you have heard a good deal of conflicting information. Are you confused? Seem overwhelming? We totally understand. This topic is constantly made more complicated than it has to be – by IT...
by Peter | Sep 10, 2022 | HR, Legislation
Employee identity and employment eligibility verification have been in effect since 1986 when Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Verification for all employees is mandated with penalties for non-compliance up to $2,507 per employee. In 2017,...
by Peter | Aug 12, 2022 | Billing
For over a decade, PCS has been warning optometrists regarding the potential inducement to refer violations surrounding free CE provided to optometrists by ophthalmology groups. The Anti-Kickback Statute has always been very clear on this issue, stating that...
by Peter | Apr 11, 2022 | HIPAA, IT, Legislation, Security
Information blocking is anything that interferes with, prevents, or materially discourages access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). The concept was defined by Congress in the 21st Century Cures Act, and the ONC is responsible for defining what...
