Articles on building and maintaining a compliant healthcare practice. Topics cover HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse programs, good faith estimates, informed consent, controlled-substance and procedure SOPs, and patient intake policies and procedures, written for owners putting policies and procedures in place.
Practices often cite HIPAA to prevent outgoing providers from walking out of the door with patient records. Is it a valid objection?
Are there limitations on what you can claim about your health products and services? What are the consequences of violating those limitations? Learn how to avoid common marketing and advertising mistakes that bring unnecessary liability.
How do you comply with both state and federal laws governing kickbacks and self-referrals when those laws don’t align? We summarize some of the state laws and discuss how to navigate the differences with federal law.
The federal government has become laser-focused on ensuring individuals’ timely access to their health records. Learn about the common ways that practices have triggered complaints that cost thousands of dollars and brought ongoing government scrutiny.
The proliferation of mobile apps in healthcare has prompted the FDA to clarify its enforcement priorities. Does your medical app fall into one of the regulated categories?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, rumors about HIPAA abound. If you’re confused, we offer some clarity on the most common misunderstandings.
The FDA recommends that physicians and other clinicians consider prescribing naloxone for patients at increased risk of opioid overdose.
When it comes to laying the groundwork for HIPAA compliance, how do you rate? What if you wait for an audit or breach? We look at two scenarios.
Are you up-to-date with your HIPAA compliance? If you’re not sure, you’re probably overdue for a risk assessment. Learn why they’re vital to staying compliant and preventing costly breaches.
What does a HIPAA compliance audit demand from you? If you pull together the right documents and data in advance, you’ll barely break your stride when the audit notification comes.
