Defibrillators: Are Yours Ready and Set?
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?
Tag: Dental Law
Corporate Transparency Act for Dental Offices
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!
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
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?
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?
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?
Year-End Checklist: HIPAA Compliance Tasks
As we enter the last quarter of the year, there are important considerations to make in reviewing your regulatory compliance program. Let’s look at HIPAA compliance tasks.
Last Quarter of the Year To Do List
As we enter the last quarter of the year, there are important considerations to make in reviewing your to do list for your regulatory compliance program. Let’s start with OSHA. The next issue we’ll address is HIPAA.
Pediatric Dental Office Experiences a Data Breach
Acadia Health, doing business as Just Kids Dental, filed a notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Maine on September 1, 2023. Evidently, an unauthorized party accessed patient information, including:
Navigating Infection Control Compliance & Best Practices
Dental compliance and infection control have become even more important to dental practices, and for good reason. Not only does adhering to protocols keep patients and staff safe, but it also virtually minimizes the risk of investigative action or complaints. We talked with Olivia Wann, founder of Modern Practice Solutions and a lawyer and compliance consultant, and got her perspective on the complex landscape of dental compliance and infection control. Her combination of practical experience in the industry and legal education makes her an expert guide to dental practices wanting to bridge the gaps in their OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA compliance programs and implement effective safety training.