Modern Practice Solutions Archives

Are you being fair to pregnant employees in a dental office?

Written by web on April 3, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

by Olivia Wann

Recently Walgreens was ordered to pay $205,000 in EEOC pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit. Evidently a Walgreens store located in Alexandria, Louisiana refused to let an employee take emergency leave to seek medical attention. The pregnant employee suffered with diabetes and hypoglycemia and was spotting. The store manager refused to let the employee leave until she found a replacement. The employee had no choice but to resign so that she could seek medical care. The employee miscarried that day. Walgreens violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.[1] Are you in compliance with state and federal laws?

Are You Being Fair to Pregnant Employees in a Dental Office?

Written by web on April 2, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Recently, Walgreens was ordered to pay $205,000 in an EEOC pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit, highlighting the importance of being fair to pregnant employees. Evidently, a Walgreens store located in Alexandria, Louisiana, refused to let an employee take emergency leave to seek medical attention

Can We Stop Using Lead Aprons & Thyroid Collars on Dental Patients?

Written by web on March 5, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Are you confused by all the changes? Shield or don’t shield?

Defibrillators: Are Yours Ready and Set?

Written by web on January 23, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Most of us go through our daily routines without considering the possibility of a sudden emergency. But what if someone urgently needed a defibrillator? Would your AED be ready to save a life?

Defibrillators: Are Yours Ready and Set?

Written by web on January 22, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

by Gracie Hogue

We all work from day to day without thinking of the possibilities of a dire emergency happening. But in the offhand chance that someone needs to be revived, is your AED ready?

Corporate Transparency Act for Dental Offices

Written by web on January 11, 2024. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Are you an LLC, a PLLC, or a corporate entity? Be aware that Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021. The new federal reporting requirement for beneficial ownership information goes into effect beginning January 1, 2024. The goal of this new law is to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, including terrorist financing.

The First Phishing Attack Settlement $480,000 Announced!

Written by web on December 12, 2023. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

The OCR reached a $480,000 settlement with a Louisiana medical group after a phishing attack compromised the information of 35,000 patients. Phishing attacks can result in identity theft, financial loss, discrimination, stigma, mental anguish, negative consequences to reputation, health, or physical safety of the individuals, or to others identified in the individual’s protected health information, according to the Office of Civil Rights.

ABC’s of an Office Christmas Party

Written by web on November 14, 2023. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Are you counting down the days until Christmas? With the holiday season fast approaching, questions arise for employers and their teams. Let’s talk about the ABC’s of Christmas in the workplace.

What’s Going on with Radiation Protection Laws?

Written by web on November 7, 2023. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

There has been some buzz in the dental field about laws changing that concern x-ray and radiation protection for patients. We’ve recently received questions and comments from clients saying that they’ve heard that lead aprons are soon going to be obsolete, and they are wondering if this is or isn’t true. So, what is going on with Radiation Protection Laws?

What Happens When You Disobey a HIPAA Rule?

Written by web on October 31, 2023. Posted in Modern Practice Solutions.

Woman sitting behind computer, looking shocked

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) indicates that sanction policies can support HIPAA compliance. These policies are a crucial tool for promoting accountability and improving cybersecurity and data protection. So, what happens when you disobey a HIPAA rule?