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3 Steps to Require Flu Shots Without Violating Employee Laws

Mandating employees flu shots will land you in a legal mess unless you have the right Federal and state requirements in place. Requiring your staff to receive an infleunza vaccination absolutely reduces illness and absenteeism and protects your patients. And many of your employees will willingly get a flu shot this fall; some may refuse. […]
Published Date: October 28, 2020
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Medical records copying fees

Avoid Copying Fees Violation, Pinpoint the Right Medical Records Rule

QUESTION: When a state has a cap on the allowed records copying rate, is there ever a situation that justifies exceeding the maximum allowance? Sometimes, the request for the records is for a long-term patient, so there are a lot of pages to copy. Would this case permit charging more than the allowed max charge […]
Published Date: October 22, 2020
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Deceased Patient Medical Records

Deceased Patient Records: Stop Fine for Wrongful PHI Access

Your obligation to protect patient privacy doesn’t end when your patient dies — It just gets more complicated. The tricky part is knowing who’s authorized to receive deceased patient medical records because mishandling them will create a financial nightmare for your practice. HIPAA Rule for Deceased Patient Medical Records The HIPAA Privacy Rule states that […]
Published Date: October 21, 2020
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HHS Money FAQ

5 FAQS Snag More CARES Act Provider Relief Money

The government is throwing you another bone to dig out from all of your pandemic losses and operating expenses. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an additional $20 billion for provider relief phase 3 funding. But with a short deadline, your chance for securing additional or first-time money is running out! HHS […]
Published Date: October 13, 2020
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COVID Employment Leave Changes

Avoid FFCRA Fines, Comply with New Employment Leave Laws

The Department of Labor (DOL) has revised several Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFRCA) rules that mean once again you must update your employment leave policies related to coronavirus. If you accidently violate one of the regulations, you’ll most likely have to pay back wages plus hefty fines. Be sure to quickly make these new […]
Published Date: October 9, 2020
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COVID-19 Co-Pay Waivers End

COVID Cost-Sharing Waivers: Restart Co-Pays or Lose Thousands

When the CMS and private payers COVID-19 cost-sharing waivers expire in the next weeks and months, it’s imperative that you restart collecting deductibles and copays. If you fail to update your billing policies, you’ll leave thousands of dollars on the table – and you could even violate claims and kickback laws. Since Medicare and most […]
Published Date: October 8, 2020
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CPT EM 2021 Medical Decision Making

New 2021 Medical Decision-Making Factor

QUESTION: Our clinic is seeing more and more people who lack adequate food and housing. Sometimes this impacts the physician’s plan and assessments. The physicians are concerned that there is high risk for the patient not being able to carry out the needed health requirements. Is there any way for us to give the physicians […]
Published Date: October 1, 2020
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OSHA COVID-19 recording requirements 201014HRS-OSHA

4 Steps Prevent OSHA COVID-19 Recording Violation

OSHA recently announced that its officers will investigate your non-work-related records of employees that have COVID-19. But determining the cause of the illness is really tricky, and there’s a lot at stake. Do it wrong, and you could get hit with a costly employee safety penalty. It’s up to you to steer clear of OSHA […]
Published Date: September 30, 2020
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CPT Code 99072 COVID PPE

Get Paid for Coronavirus Prevention – New Code Notification

Your cry that COVID-19 is costing you time and money has been heard. Now, you could be compensated for the extra expense that your practice spends on creating a safe environment for your patients and staff. Recently, the AMA created new CPT code 99072 to reimburse you under these circumstances. Below, find out exactly how […]
Published Date: September 25, 2020
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COVID PTO Employee Discharge

COVID Leave: Check This Before Discharging Employee

QUESTION: A staff member has been off for more than a total of 12 weeks. She has been providing doctor’s notes that state due to her health conditions she should not report to work due to COVID-19. She was paid for 12 weeks and now is being paid from her PTO. How much more flexible can we […]
Published Date: September 18, 2020
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