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Health Information Privacy
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Information from the HHS on HIPAA rules and regulations.
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Practice Management 101
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An interactive education program that utilizes case studies, quizzes and other multimedia to review ...
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A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
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This document provides information on compliance with OSHA standards for Medical and Dental Offices.
A Practical e-Guide to Managing Psychosocial Risks
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Managing stress and psychosocial risks.
Accessing Deceased Patient Records: FAQ
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This article discusses frequently asked questions about accessing deceased patient records
Acronyms Associated with HIPAA
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Some of the most commonly encountered acronyms associated with HIPAA.
ADA Effective Communications
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This document from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights ...
ADA Explained
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What Physicians and Office Managers need to know about patients with hearing disabilities and ...
ADA Service Animals
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Guidance on the term "service animal" and the service animal provisions in the revised ADA ...
Blood Borne Illness
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Information from the CDC on preventing the transmission of blood borne illness.
Breach Notification Rule
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Notification requirements following a breach of unsecured protected health information.
Case Study: Trust, but Verify
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This is an example of how a mistake in charting lab results can lead to further communication ...
Compliance Checklist
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A checklist for practices related to the key elements of HITECH and the Omnibus Rule.
Covered Entities and Business Associates
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Information from HHS on the definition of covered entities and business associates under HIPAA
Difference between EMR and EHR
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The difference between the two terms is actually quite significant.
Do You Know Your Practice's Data Security Risks?
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Information about the HIPAA Security Rule and conducting a risk assessment to evaluate whether your ...
Email and HIPAA Compliance
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This podcast discusses how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to using email, and addresses how ...
Enhancing Employee Satisfaction to Improve Patient Care
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Here are some simple steps you can take to make your office a positive place to work and increase ...
Entities Covered by the HIPAA Privacy Rule (HHS)
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Presentation created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about covered entities ...
Four Common HIPAA Misconceptions
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This article from Physicians Practice outlines four common misconceptions about HIPAA that may be ...
Glossary of Terms Associated with HIPAA
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Acronyms and definitions of terms commonly used regarding HIPAA.
Guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule
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A series of guidances to assist organizations in identifying and implementing the most effective ...
Hand Hygiene
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The second part of this issue of Doctors RX addresses new guidelines from the Centers for Disease ...
Handling Patient Complaints
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Do you know what to do when a patient has a complaint? This guide will give some of the most common ...
Harm Assessment
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This article provides an overview of three areas to cover during a risk-of-harm assessment
High Time for HITECH? What every physician needs to know
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An overview of the HITECH Act and its impact on individual practices.
HIPAA Audits: Are You Prepared?
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This article discusses the elements of the audit program by the Office for Civil Rights for covered ...
HIPAA Training is Essential
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This article discusses the necessity of HIPAA training for employees
Human Resources Principles to Protect Your Practice
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This document provides an overview of ways to protect your practice regarding human resources issues
ICD-10 Small and Medium Practice Handbook
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This CMS document provides a guide for small and medium practices preparing to implement ICD-10
Infection Control for Health Care Providers
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Guidelines for office staff on controlling the spread of infection in the office setting.
Influenza
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Information from the CDC on reducing the spread of influenza in the health care setting.
Information Security Policy Template
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This document, developed by the National Learning Consortium, is an example of a tool used in the ...
Joint Guidance on HIPAA and FERPA to Student Health Records
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This document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of ...
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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This HHS website provides information and resources pertaining to persons with Limited English ...
Limited English Proficiency and Medicare Providers
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HHS addresses who must provide interpreters for Limited English Proficiency beneficiaries and ...
Making The List, Checking It Twice
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This podcast discusses the importance of ensuring that medical records are released to someone who ...
New HIPAA/HITECH Translated
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The new HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule and how it impacts a Physician's practice.
Office Procedures Can Enhance Patient Satisfaction, Reduce Risk
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Here are ways you can enhance your patients’ experience with your office.
OSHA 300 Form
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This booklet includes forms and information needed for maintaining occupational injury and illness ...
OSHA for Clinicians
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This site provides helpful information and resources for clinicians related to OSHA regulations
OSHA Medical Dental Office Guide To Compliance
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Insight on the most frequently found hazards in medical and dental offices
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment
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This informational booklet provides a general overview of personal protective equipment and OSHA ...
Privacy Rule General Topics
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HHS website that contains information on general topics related to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standards
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This document provides information on revised safety data sheets and communication standards
Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems NIST 800-30
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Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology on risk management for ...
Security Risk Analysis Tipsheet
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Provides an overview of the security risk analysis requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule
Take Steps to Protect and Secure Information When Using a Mobile Device
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HHS tips to secure the health information your patients entrust to you
Ten Principles of Documentation for Medical Records
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Ten simple concepts that office staff members can follow for more effective documentation in ...
The Americans with Disabilities Act
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This document provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits ...
The Art of Successful Staffing
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This presentation discusses strategies for successful interviewing, hiring, and retention of ...
The Family and Medical Leave Act
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This document provides an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act, enacted to provide covered ...
The Fax Faux Pas
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This podcast discusses the risks of sending faxes, best practices for communicating via fax, and ...
The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
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This issue of Doctors RX discusses important changes to HIPAA as a result of the Omnibus Final Rule.
The HIPAA Security Standards
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This chapter, from HIPAA for Allied Health Centers, provides an overview of the HIPAA and describes ...
The Importance of Staff Meetings
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The value of staff meetings and suggestions for making them worthwhile.
The Rap on RAC
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What to expect if an auditor comes as part of the Recovery Audit Contractor program.
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt - There is No Question
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This podcast discusses the value of encrypting data to help with HIPAA compliance (Runtime: 3:03)
Top Ten Management Issues for Medical Office Practices
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Ten common issues that every medical office practice staff needs to be aware of.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
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This AMA website provides resources on changes to health coverage under the ACA, including sample ...
Why Can't We Be "Friends"?
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The ramifications of social media and suggestions for reducing legal risks.
