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HIPAA compliance: Three cases to learn from
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- Alicia Gallegos
Security experts say physicians can learn from three 2018 HIPAA penalties by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
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- Alicia Gallegos
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.
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Study: Few physicians use telemedicine
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- Alicia Gallegos
In 2016, 15% of medical practices used telemedicine for patient interactions, an AMA analysis finds.
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Facing a lawsuit? Take the right steps early
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
Malpractice experts share the do's and don'ts of responding to a lawsuit by a patient.
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CMS delays controversial E/M changes in final rule
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
After a torrent of criticism from the physician community, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has...
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Trump administration rule erodes ACA contraceptive mandate
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- Alicia Gallegos
More employers can choose not to offer contraception coverage under Trump administration rules that narrow the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.
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AAP: Pediatricians can mitigate conflict effects on children
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
Child health professionals play a central part in mitigating the effects of armed conflict on children by identifying and managing associated...
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CMS delays controversial E/M changes in final rule
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
CMS has delayed its proposed collapsing of E/M codes, while reducing documentation requirements for health providers in its 2019 fee schedule.
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Neurologists to lose money under CMS E/M proposal
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- Alicia Gallegos
A new coding proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would disproportionately disadvantage...
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ACOG: First gynecologist visit between ages 13 and 15
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
A committee opinion by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends girls attend their first reproductive health visit...
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Experts: Kavanaugh may have lasting impact on health care
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- Alicia Gallegos
With the addition of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts say state abortion rights may diminish and pieces of the federal...
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Tech-based cancer company raises access concerns
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
Oncologists say a new company that aims to link patients with cancer care and clinical trials through technology has both positives and negatives...
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Telehealth: States broaden options for locations, providers
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
More states are expanding telehealth locations and broadening the pool of telemedicine providers, while fading out in-person requirements.
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Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
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- Alicia Gallegos
Experts explain when to take disruptive behavior to human resources or the medial executive committee (or both) and the pros and cons of each path...
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Telemedicine: Three fraud and abuse triggers
- Author:
- Alicia Gallegos
Here’s how to ensure that your telemedicine practice complies with federal fraud and abuse laws.