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Do You Need A HIPAA Risk Assessment?

By Danielle M. Murray, J.D.

As a health care provider or owner of a health facility, you know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. You know that you must safeguard and protect confidential patient medical information to avoid civil and criminal penalties against you and your practice. Did you know that you may need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?

If You Are A Health Care Provider You Face an Audit Risk.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is stepping up enforcement around the country of “covered entities” and business associates. OCR auditors will send a letter informing you that within 30 days, they will […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:00:38-04:00June 1, 2018|HIPAA, In the Know, The Health Law Firm Blog|

The Importance of Complying with the Stark Law and Other Anti-Fraud Laws

By Lance O. Leider, J.D.

The federal government has several tools in its toolbox to combat Medicare fraud. Among those are the Stark Act, Anti-Kickback laws, and Civil Monetary Penalty Laws. Each of these typically focuses on a particular type of behavior that is prone to abuse by healthcare providers.

The following focuses on the Stark law and what is prohibited by it. Primarily, the Stark laws exist to combat the problems that can arise from physician self-referrals. Self-referrals are cases in which a physician orders a test or service and refers the patient to a provider in which the referring physician has a financial interest. This […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:00:40-04:00June 1, 2018|In the Know, Medicare, The Health Law Firm Blog|

Do You Need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?

By Danielle M. Murray, J.D.

As a health care provider or owner of a health facility, you know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. You know that you must safeguard and protect confidential patient medical information to avoid civil and criminal penalties against you and your practice. Did you know that you may need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?

OCR Auditors Are Stepping Up Enforcement.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is stepping up enforcement around the country of “covered entities” and business associates. OCR auditors will send a letter informing you that within 30 days, they will be in your office reviewing your organization […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:12-04:00May 15, 2018|Defense, HIPAA|

Avoid Costly HIPAA Violations with a HIPAA Risk Assessment

By Danielle M. Murray, J.D.

As a health care provider or owner of a health facility, you know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. You know that you must safeguard and protect confidential patient medical information to avoid civil and criminal penalties against you and your practice. Did you know that you may need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?

All Health Care Providers Face the Risk of Being Audited.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is stepping up enforcement around the country of “covered entities” and business associates. OCR auditors will send a letter informing you that within 30 days, they will be in your office reviewing your […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:43-04:00May 15, 2018|Dental Law, Dentist Defense attorney, Dentistry Law, Licensure matters|

Workers Can Be Fired For Using Marijuana Off-Duty

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm

Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but you can still be fired for using it. Employers’ zero- tolerance drug policies trump Colorado’s medical marijuana laws, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday. In a 6-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that businesses can terminate an employee for the use of medical marijuana – even if it’s off-duty.

Coats v. Dish Network.

Brandon Coats became a quadriplegic after a car accident and has relied on medical marijuana to help with muscle spasms. Dish Network fired Coats after a failed drug test in 2010. “As a national employer, Dish remains committed to a drug-free workplace and […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:02:01-04:00May 15, 2018|marijuana law, Marijuana Law Blog, Medical Marijuana|