A business associate (BA) who cuts off a covered entity’s (CE) access to its own protected health information (PHI) may violate HIPAA, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) said.The potential for a HIPAA violation hinges on the impermissible use of PHI.
This week’s Medicare updates include a transmittal recurring update notification describing changes to and billing instructions for various payment policies implemented in the October 2016 OPPS update; news about CMS once again allowing some providers to settle inpatient status claims in appeals; an OIG report regarding the improper payment of millions of dollars for unlawfully present beneficiaries; and more!
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the latest agency to slam HHS’ oversight of HIPAA in a report released September 26. The report was scathing in its criticism of HHS’ efforts to educate covered entities and business associate, develop and uphold technical security guidelines, and enforce compliance.
WakeMed Health and Hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina, was ordered by a federal bankruptcy court to notify thousands of patients of a breach of protected health information (PHI). The court also ordered WakeMed to pay a $70,000 fine and offer affected individuals one year of free credit monitoring.
This week’s Medicare updates include a story about the OIG levying its largest penalty under a corporate integrity agreement against nation's biggest provider of post-acute care; a fact sheet and press release about moving Medicare Advantage and Part D forward; and more!
Orders for services are a vital component to ensure coverage by Medicare. This article will help ensure that these orders are complete and compliant with Medicare requirements.
This week’s Medicare updates include a notice of interim final rule adjusting Civil Monetary Penalties; an article on the 2016-2017 influenza resources for healthcare professionals; and more!
The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model may unfairly punish hospitals that treat more complex patients, according a study published in
