Business

HIPAA Relaxation during COVID-19

May 15, 2020 at 10:05 am by steve

Over the past several months, the Office for Civil Rights ("OCR"), the entity responsible for compliance with and enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountab.... Read More

Medical Practices Adapt to COVID-19 Shutdown

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:03 am by steve

With the spreading COVID-19 disease disrupting life, causing businesses to close temporarily, putting people out of work while most stay home, many Alabama medical practices a.... Read More

A Survival Guide for your Practice: Remote Workplace, Telemedicine, and Virtual Consults

Apr 08, 2020 at 08:56 am by steve

On March 19, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued mandatory health orders to medical practices statewide to delay all elective medical and dental procedures u.... Read More

MediSYS Offers Telehealth Tools

Apr 08, 2020 at 08:44 am by steve

In light of the challenges for medical practices, many carriers including BlueCross of Alabama have expanded coverage to make telehealth easier to access and are reimbursing c.... Read More

Federal Circuit Courts Continue to Grapple Whether Differing Medical Opinions in False Claims Cases are Sufficient to Create a Dispute About Falsity

Apr 08, 2020 at 08:36 am by steve

Courts continue to be split regarding what is required to establish falsity under the False Claims Act, causing potential confusion amongst healthcare providers. On March 4, 2.... Read More