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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Text Messaging
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Many healthcare providers and staff members find that text messaging provides quick access to the information they need to make healthcare decisions and is a convenient method for communicating with other providers and...
Cyber Update: Data Breaches Rose 68% in 2021
Thursday, February 10, 2022
- - Data Breaches Rose 68% in 2021, Hitting a New High With No Signs of Slowing - According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) annual report-which advocated for more effective laws and regulations to better...
Live Well, Work Well - February 2022
Monday, February 7, 2022
Reducing Your Stress During American Heart Month - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, half of all Americans are...
Safety Matters: De-Icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces in Winter
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Keeping outdoor walking surfaces-such as parking lots and sidewalks-clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice removal offer aesthetic benefits, it can also help keep you,...
Winter Safety: Driving
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Losing control of a car is undoubtedly one of the most frightening experiences behind the wheel. Unfortunately, it is a potential side effect when the temperatures turn frigid and the roads get slick with ice or snow....
Managing and Learning From Medication Mishaps: Promoting a Culture of Safety in Your Healthcare Practice
Monday, January 24, 2022
Working to minimize medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs) is a worthwhile goal for healthcare practices. Eliminating all errors and ADEs, however, is unlikely due to the fast-paced nature of the healthcare...
2022 OSHA Penalty Amounts
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Legal Update: Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate
Friday, January 14, 2022
Legal Update: Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
On Jan. 10, 2022, the Depts. of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC)...
Changes Are Coming to the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Are You Prepared?
Monday, January 10, 2022
- - With a turn of the calendar year, 2022 will likely usher in the most significant changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule in almost a decade. These changes will come on the heels of several years of information-gathering,...