Do you ever find yourself fascinated and terrified by a case of dental embezzlement? I’ll admit it – I find those type of stories so gripping! I wonder what the dentist could have done to prevent the fraud or I wonder how they didn’t see it coming. If you’ve...
On January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced the first HIPAA enforcement action and settlement based on the late reporting of a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI). Presence Health, a...
As you can see from the title, today’s discussion centers on dental claims, which are utilized to seek reimbursement for services rendered. Under the HIPAA Transactions and Codes Sets Rule, dentists are required to use a designated code set for billing...
Let’s face it – expired medical equipment and expired drugs are NOT the sexiest of topics to cover, but it is SO important. On this episode – Andrea and I talk about expired equipment, expired drugs, why you need to have written policies and procedures,...
The Internet can land you in HIPAA trouble. Internet-Based Calendar. An Arizona cardiology practice was reported as posting clinical and surgical appointments for its patients on an Internet-based calendar that was publicly accessible. In 2012, for violation of...
Your website can land you in HIPAA trouble. Testimonials. In 2016, a California physical therapy provider settled violations of HIPAA with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) by agreeing to payment of $25,000, adoption and...
Do you really need legal representation shortly after a patient death or hospitalization? While it’s a scenario that no dentist ever wants to face over the course of their career you need to have a plan in place. Here to help you understand what you can expect and how...
Everyone wants to be included, right? It’s not always a good thing. You definitely DON’T want to be a part of THIS exclusive club: Office of the Inspector General, List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities “OIG has the authority to exclude individuals and entities...
In today’s environment, a practice website is a nearly essential element to a well-rounded marketing strategy. A strong website is an effective and cost-efficient way to promote a dental practice. It also can provide information to current and prospective patients....
Sometimes when you mess up – and that mess up involves Medicare, Medicaid, or funds from another government healthcare program – not only do you have to fix the mess, but you may also have to go back and make amends to limit your liability and hedge...
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