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Tag: violation
There’s an App for That HIPAA Violation
I recently read a post on someone’s blog in which the author addressed the question of using Amazon’s Alexa in an operating room. I used to think that there was no such thing as a stupid question, but now I have to reconsider. On the other hand, are you already carrying a little spy into…
Conflicts of Interest – Do You Have One? – Success in Motion
Conflict of interest” is a lot like “greed” and “fair share:” a label used to gain the upper hand.
Fined for Actual and Potential HIPPA Violations – Medical Group Minute
HIPPA violations are about one thing – the government collecting.
An Emoji Can Send You to Prison – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he discusses the dangers inherent in texts and emails in connection with business transactions.
For Whom the Whistle Blows: Texas County Hospital Settles False Claims Act Suit – Podcast
Once again, this case demonstrates that simple, facial reliance on safe harbors under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark do not guaranty safety for either hospitals or their physician employees and subcontractors.
Healthcare Freedom of Choice: Doughnuts and Doing Time
In a Wall Street Journal piece published in last weekend’s Saturday/Sunday Nov. 11-12, 2017, edition, Ezekial Emanuel, M.D. of the University of Pennsylvania and other pursuits, wrote of the “hype of virtual medicine.” In particular, he cited studies that show that virtual medicine and high-tech health gadgets such as Fitbits accomplish nothing in regard to…
Fined for Actual and Potential HIPAA Violations!
Chasing down HIPAA violations isn’t just about enforcing compliance, it’s about the government collecting big bucks. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”), the branch charged with enforcement of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules, settled with Florida-based Memorial Health System (“MHS”) for $5.5 million. The charge?…
The Greenspan Conviction: Are You Making the Same Mistake? – Success in Motion
Join Mark as he discusses why compliance with an AKS safe harbor does not protect you from prosecution.
Avoid the Clenching Tentacles of “Compliance” – Success in Motion Series
Hitch a ride with Mark and learn about the federal government’s growing push to penalize noncompliance with healthcare regulations including their attempt to federalize alleged violations of purely state law.