The Lack of an Adequate HIPAA Security Risk Assessment is a Common and Costly Mistake by Healthcare Providers

A missing HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is the top reason medical offices get tripped up in HIPAA and MIPS audits.  A yearly SRA documented and training for all staff is required for all medical related entities. We recommend MyMeducator.com for the easiest way to complete your SRA checklist, meducate staff with e-learning programs, and perform chart audits.

 

Client Alert: The Lack of an Adequate HIPAA Security Risk Assessment is a Common ...

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Unnecessary procedures cost Kentucky cardiologist $1M, 5 years in prison

Unnecessary procedures cost Kentucky cardiologist $1M, 5 years in prison.  Medical procedures and orders must be backed by supporting chart documentation and appropriate ICD-10 coding.  All government and commercial payors use claims data to build and compare provider profiles. A  Compliance program which includes services such as MyMeducator.com staff e-learning programs, external chart audits, and outside compliance specialists like HMCExperts.com would identify these type ...

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United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Orthopedic Surgery Practice For $4,488,000

A Florida orthopedic office has agreed to pay $4.4 million in medicare fraud claims.  This recoupment is for all the things we frequently uncover as outside auditors:  “incident to” billing errors, modifier misuse, bundled services billed in global periods, and lack of medical necessity documented.  Compliance services such as MyMeducator.com staff e-learning programs, external chart audits, and outside compliance specialists like HMCExperts.com would have uncovered these ...

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