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Reduce Risk through the New Patient Experience Want to discuss? Do you have thoughts or questions about this topic? Visit the Members Forum and post your questions, thoughts, etc. and we can discuss and help. Members Forum

Medical Marijuana: Navigating Changing Laws Want to discuss? Do you have thoughts or questions about this topic? Visit the Members Forum and post your questions, thoughts, etc. and we can discuss and help. Members Forum

Quality of Care Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual dental board investigation.  This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Performance of oral surgery without proper diagnosis Areas of Impact: Quality of Care; Standard of Care; Patient Safety; Professional License to Practice Case Summary:…

OSHA Violation 3 Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual OSHA investigation.  This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Workplace safety or health violation Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety Case Summary: In response to a complaint, OSHA cited a Nevada dental office…

Dentist Ordered to Pay Employee 85K Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual OSHA investigation.  This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Court orders dentist to pay $85K to employee fired for safety complaint Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety; Whistleblower Case Summary:…

Mishandling of Employee Needlestick Injury Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual OSHA investigation.  This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Mishandling of employee needlestick injury Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety Case Summary: A New Hampshire dental office was cited by OSHA…

HIPAA: First Dentist Fined Want to discuss? Do you have thoughts or questions about this topic? Visit the members community on Facebook and post your questions, thoughts, etc and we can discuss and help. Visit Community

HIPAA Audits: What to Expect in 2019 In February 2014 the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its plans for the Phase II mandatory HIPAA compliance audits. But details surrounding the HIPAA audits, including the timeline, were moving targets—until 2016. You may recall the Phase I pilot audits were conducted in 2012. In March 2016,…

Social Media and HIPAA have a unique relationship. What exactly can you divulge or even mention about patients? Check out these 3 commonly asked questions.

“I don’t have time!” “Where can I get reliable, accurate information?” If you’ve ever uttered those words in a moment of frustration, you are not alone. Marketing, practice and insurance management, coding/billing, HR and compliance are just a few of the things that demand your time – not to mention the normal demands of your…