Requiring employees to be vaccinated so as not to pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others in the workplace through potential exposure to or spread of the COVID-19 virus is a permitted employer practice.
Here are a few highlights of the Coronavirus Relief Bill called The American Rescue Plan, which was passed and signed into law on March 11, 2021.
On January 21, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published proposed changes to HIPAA and HITECH.
A state’s Board of Pharmacy found excessive opioid painkillers were prescribed to dozens of patients who subsequently died.
The nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica published an investigation into a “gaping loophole” in health care law. ProPublica highlighted the story of a Texas personal trainer with a felony conviction who simply lied to the government when he applied for several National Provider Identifiers (NPI).
What constitutes a HIPAA violation? Here’s what every NC Health Care industry employee should know.
Rules for disclosing PHI (protected health information) of some patients were established in 2018. Know what you can and can’t disclose.
Understanding how anti-kickback policies may impact your health care business is essential to remaining compliant.
In North Carolina, you may have the option to renew your physician’s license in an expedited process. As you probably know, the normal process for renewal can take a little time. Having the option to quickly renew should be of interest to you.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an important piece of legislation that regulates the healthcare industry. However, according to the Department...