OSHA Compliance
OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a government agency that provides protective provisions for workers within their work environments. Being OSHA-compliant means establishing a safe work environment that meets OSHA’s guidelines. Not only does compliancy protect you and your employees from work-related injuries; it greatly reduces the instances of costly worker’s compensation […]
How to Choose a Medical Legal Firm
There are four important things to consider when choosing a medical legal firm to represent your practice. First, consider your level of comfort in dealing with a particular lawyer or legal team. Make sure you meet in person to assess how comfortable you feel entrusting this particular individual or group with highly personal, sensitive information. […]
Document Imaging
Document imaging technology allows you to create, manage, and store electronic files in your medical practice, including digital versions of patient’s medical records. Document imaging reduces paper clutter, frees up office space, and provides an evergreen, electronic copy of the document that can’t be physically destroyed or lost. However, document imaging comes with certain risks […]
How to Find a Medical Legal Firm
As a practicing medical professional and business owner, you need a strong team of attorneys that are just a phone call away. While many areas of your medical practice can be outsourced out of state, or even out of the country, the medical legal firm you choose should be a local practice ready to meet […]
How To Choose A Medical Doctor’s Insurance Company
There Are 3 Things To Look For When Choosing A Medical Doctor’s Insurance Company. First, Choose An Insurance Provider That Offers Ample Coverage For Both You And Your Medical Practice. The Company You Choose Should Offer A Variety Of Coverage Plans That Protect You In The Event Of A Malpractice Claim, Liability Claim, Or Other […]
What is HIPAA Compliance?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly referred to as HIPAA, sets forth policies that protect the way patient’s medical information is stored and shared. Federal Law requires your medical practice to be HIPAA compliant. This means that the way you protect patient’s medical records and other information adheres to HIPAA standards. In order […]
HIPAA & OIG Compliance Plans
Both OIG and HIPAA offer downloadable compliance forms on their respective websites in order to help healthcare professionals develop and monitor internal adherence to the required guidelines. But reviewing compliance requirements is not enough. In order to maintain HIPAA and OIG compliancy, your practice must create a comprehensive plan that includes the following action steps: […]
HITECH Act of 2009
An important part of being HIPAA-compliant is adhering to provisions laid out by the HITECH Act of 2009. HITECH is an act that was created under HIPAA and expands upon the various protections required to be HIPAA compliant. Here’s what you need to know about the HITECH Act and how it impacts your medical practice: […]
The Mystery of Doctor Credentialing
Doctor credentialing is the process by which a third party evaluates the history, qualifications, experience, and ongoing education of a practicing physician or healthcare professional. Credentialing allows insurance companies and patients to ascertain the quality of care they can expect to receive from the doctor in question. It also protects patients by verifying any malpractice […]