HIPAA lays out specific requirements for breach response and reporting. Although most organizations might understand these requirements in theory, compliance is often tricky in practice.
Q: How does the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor determine which reviews to perform? Does SMRC work for CMS or our Medicare Administrative Contractor?
Fresenius Medical Care North American (FMCNA), a multistate clinic and provider network specializing in chronic kidney failure treatment, agreed to a $3.5 million HIPAA violation settlement.
At the start of 2018, it’s time to take stock of billing compliance risks that may affect your organization in the new year and patch potential holes before they become a problem.
Q: If a patient accidentally puts the paperwork in the trash or on the table, and the information on the paperwork is visible to other patients or family members, is it a HIPAA violation?
