Business Associate Agreements

Business Associate Agreements

Who Is a Business Associate? The concept of who is a business associate is a common area of confusion but doesn’t have to be.  To define who is a business associate, simply ask three questions. Does the individual or group have access to patient information? Do they...

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How to deal with Online Reviews

How to deal with Online Reviews

There are 3 options when it comes to responding to online reviews: Don’t respond at all -  The safest, but not always practical Respond in a completely generic way, - The office must be VERY careful not to confirm any patient details or even that the poster is a...

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HIPAA Scare Tactics on the Rise

HIPAA Scare Tactics on the Rise

Once again, PCS is getting calls from clients about certain companies providing inaccurate information regarding the Federal HIPAA program. These "sales/scare" tactics are unfortunately nothing new. If you are contacted by companies and their high-pressure sales...

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