Greensboro Legal Blog
Are Your Employee’s Astroturfing For You?
Astroturfing is when statements are given on the internet, which appear to be from an independent, credible source but only because the source’s financial connection is withheld.
Be Ready for the September 23 HIPAA Deadline
On March 26, 2013 the final rules that implement the Health and Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act went into effect. These rules directed that...
Delay in Health Law Penalties
On Tuesday, July 2, the Treasury Department announced its determination to delay enforcement of a portion of the Affordable Care Act which required certain large employers to provide health insurance for employees.
Changes in NC Medicaid Claims Processing
On July 1, 2013 a much anticipated change will take place in the North Carolina Medicaid system when the state’s 34-year-old claims processing computer system, known as Legacy, will be retired and replaced by the new system, NC Tracks.
Hiring Children and Teens as Summer Employees
Both state and federal laws govern hiring children and teens. You can employ them but you should first learn what the law allows.
HIPAA Allows for Disclosures in Certain Situations
Health Care providers are permitted certain HIPAA disclosures under the law. Don’t use HIPAA as shield. Know what the Privacy Rule restrictions are and identify how best to protect your patients while also protecting those around them.
Bullying at Work
Employers should take several steps to creating a bully-free workplace. Develop an anti-bullying policy then train and educate your workforce.
Accountable Care Organizations
Healthcare Providers are seeing numerous benefits for forming an ACO (Accountable Care Organization) or joining an already existing one.
Freelance Part 3: Working as an Independent Contractor
In the last two posts, Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors and The Legal Aspects of Independent Contractors, we have looked at the pros and cons and the legal aspects...
Freelance Part 2: The Legal Aspects of Independent Contractors
The legal aspects of hiring freelance contractors, otherwise known as independent contractors. Part 2 of a three-part series.