Make no mistake—your employees are being encouraged by CMS to report any suspected Medicare fraud. Whistleblower complaints. CMS offers an incentive to complainants of between 15% to 30% of any money they collect based on the data reported. So, depending on the extent of the violation, this can easily add up to a significant financial […]
With the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA) and no new government guidance to replace it, knowing how to handle paid time off (PTO) requests related to COVID-19 is a challenge. You certainly want to ensure that your staff are okay, but you also have a business to run that requires you to […]
Update Notice: This information was reviewed for accuracy on May 19th,2021. This update reflects new guidance for vaccinated individuals provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on May 13, 2021. This new information is in blue text in the second paragraph below. A recent New Mexico case highlights that there are still a lot […]
Hiring can be one of the most time-consuming, frustrating and IMPORTANT tasks you handle. The consequences of getting it wrong have far-reaching tentacles that affect everyone from the provider to the patients. There are several key elements to hiring the very best staff members for your practice. And even if you are a seasoned practice […]
You can get a tax break when an employee is exposed to COVID-19 this Spring – or has to care for an ill child, and you compensate your staff for the time off. 2021 FFCRA Update. The mandatory paid time off that you had to provide under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired […]
QUESTION: Some of our employees are planning on traveling out-of-state during the holidays. We are considering restricting their vacations to reduce the post-travel risk of them spreading the coronavirus to our staff and patients. If they do travel, can we require an after-travel quarantine before we allow the individual to return to work? Question from […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION: We are trying to figure out when and if we need to pay employees who are unable to come to work due to coronavirus related childcare and school issues. While we want to be compassionate and understand the challenges staff are facing, it’s very hard for us to operate when too many employees are […]
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