There are many different types of “audits”, so when we refer to audits, we are referring to a “HIPAA audit”. When anyone mentions HIPAA audit, most practices think it won’t happen to them. I hear so often; I have never seen the “HIPAA Police” come around and do an audit. Well, they don’t just walk in off the street, but it only ... Read More »
It is the start of a new year and one thing we know for sure; nothing stays the same. Rules change, technology changes, and we must keep up. We wrote about the new Information Blocking Rule last July, but we have found many practices still do not understand what this means to them. When the EHR Meaningful Use criteria was introduced in 2013, CMS ... Read More »
Be careful what you post on your website, you could be charged for false advertising! Some HIPAA compliance companies want you to use their “seal” of compliance. It is great advertising for them, but does it put your practice at risk of an audit? Some say yes, and worse, you could be charged for false advertising from the ... Read More »
