The new standards for CMS Quality Measure Reporting (MACRA)- A brief introduction
CMS sets a universal format for Physician Quality Measures There is no doubt that physician quality measures are necessary. But for the longest time, physicians have had to deal with many types and formats of quality measures that the private insurance payers and...Your Questions About OSHA and HIPAA Training Requirements, Answered
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are two important federal regulatory bodies that healthcare organizations must comply with, to ensure the safety of employees and patients,...
The $750,000 Business Associate Agreement Fine
April 20th, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced a$750,000 HIPAA Privacy Rule settlement with an orthopedic practice that failed to enter a business associate agreement (BAA) with a business associate. A breach report revealed that the orthopedic practice gave...