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Maryland Law Requires Obstetric Providers to Complete a...
Chapters 798 and 799 of the Laws of Maryland will require Obstetric providers who receive reimbursement from State Medicaid Program to complete a Prenatal Risk Assessment during the initial patient
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Maryland Law Will Require Owners of Private Dental...
Chapter 905 of Maryland becomes effective on 10/1/24 will require offices to designate a supervising
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Maryland Legislature Extends Time Period for Maintaining...
Chapter 779 extends the time period in which medical records should be maintained from 5 to 7 years from the date of last
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CDC updates, simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
CDC updates, simplifies respiratory virus
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HHS Updates Opioid Treatment Program Regulations
Major provisions of the final rule will expand access to medications for opioid use
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August 2023 update: D.C. Parental Leave Act
Effective August 2023, the District of Columbia requires employers to provide leave for parents and guardians to attend their children's school-related activities.
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FDA requires updates to labeling for promethazine...
FDA has required that manufacturers update their prescribing information for promethazine hydrochloride injection to include new safety information.
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Health care incurs highest data breach costs – for the 1...
Global average cost of a data breach reaches $4.45 million; cost of avoiding law enforcement after a ransomware attack increases by
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Warning Regarding...
The DEA is warning the public of a widespread fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate DEA
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Federal Agencies Release New Guidelines to Help...
A group of Federal agencies recently updated guidelines to help health care organizations protect against ransomware
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Important Cyber Security Notice
Our Cyber Security Partner, Tokio Marine, has released the following important notice regarding organizations using Meta Pixel
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Bulletin on...
This recent bulletin discusses requirements under HIPAA for online tracking of patient
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The CDC Has Updated Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is releasing updated and expanded recommendations for clinicians providing pain care for adult outpatients with short and long term
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FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care...
BALTIMORE—The FBI is warning individuals employed in the healthcare industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal
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Maryland Department of Health to Expand Primary Care...
The Maryland Department of Health announced on 6/14/2022 that it is expanding the Maryland Primary Care Program during the open application period. Care Transformation Organizations (CTOs) and primary care practices can
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HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth
HHS, though the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) , is issuing guidance on how covered entities can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services in a manner that is acceptable to HIPAA.
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MARYLAND ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF...
Issued Proclamation of Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency – C
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Maryland Primary Care Program Agreement
MDH and CMMI came to a preliminary agreement to establish a Track 3 for the Maryland Primary Care Program
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Cyber Security Alert from the Maryland Department of...
Security incident was discovered involving the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) information technology
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HHS 405(d) Aligning Health Care Industry Security...
The 405(d) Program and Task Group is a collaborative effort between industry and the federal government, which aims to raise awareness, provide vetted cybersecurity practices, and move organizations towards consistency
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MACS for MOMs
Support for prescribers in addressing the needs of pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorder.
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Magnets in Cell Phones, Smart Watches May Affect Medical...
The FDA recommends patients keep any consumer electronic devices at least six inches away from implanted medical
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The most common cybersecurity mistakes doctors make
The risks of poor cybersecurity hygiene have never been greater. Here’s how physicians can improve t
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Multistate Outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB)
Suspected contaminated bone allograft material used in surgical
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FDA Revokes EUA for Monoclonal Antibody Bamlanivimab
Emerging data show increased risk for treatment failure.
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Postcard Disguised as Official OCR Communication
HHS Office warns of postcard disguised as official OCR communications.
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Your Patient Is Now Reading Your Note: Opportunities,...
Patients have unprecedented online access to their medical records. More than 6 million Americans can now read their doctors’ notes via patient portals, and continued rapid growth is l
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Attorney General Announces $188.6 Million Multistate...
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific
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VaccineFinder Public Display Checklist for Providers
VaccineFinder.org provides a national resource of COVID-19 vaccine providers to help consumers find provider locations that carry COVID-19
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Report: Healthcare data breaches spiked 55% in 2020
There were nearly 600 healthcare data breaches in 2020, a 55% jump from 2019, a new report
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WHO eLearning Modules on 2019 nCoV Up and Running
More than 25,000 individuals have accessed the World Health Organization's (WHO) online training on how to detect, prevent, respond to, and control the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019
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AHRQ Updates Toolkit on Improving Your Diagnostic...
This step-by-step guide advises how to improve the safety and accuracy of the diagnostic testing process in primary care settings.
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Health Care Provider Referrals to Monoclonal Antibody...
The Maryland Department of Health has released updated guidance on referring patients to Monoclonal antibody
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Antibiotic and Opioid Stewardship in Dentistry
The Patient Safety Network has released an article titled "Antibiotic and Opioid Stewardship in
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Baltimore County launches health care provider registry
The Baltimore County Department of Health invites county health care providers to register their practice in the county’s new provider r
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Marylanders are eligible for ‘no-cost’ COVID-19 vac...
The Maryland Insurance Commissioner reminds all Marylanders that they cannot be billed for COVID-19
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Charges for Enhanced Infection Control and PPE
In a new bulletin, the MIA explains their enforcement position on Physicians attempting to charge patients
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CDC Guidance for Handling the Holidays During the...
As the holiday season grows near, the CDC released new guidance on how to handle holiday celebrations and group gatherings.
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BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Helping the...
The MDH Behavioral Health Administration and MedChi are jointly sponsoring a new webinar series, the BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Helping the Helpers and Those They
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Maryland Adds New Condition to Resuming Elective and...
On Nov. 17, the MDH issued a directive and Order that adds new measures that health care providers must implement to resume elective and non-urgent
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Implementing Effective Mask Policies in Your Practice
This PowerPoint includes guidance on mask policy posting and notification, implementation, and managing
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New Risk Management Program Highlights Resilience
The Risk Management Department is offering a free 1.5-hour webinar on “Finding Resilience During a Pandemic,” presented by Lynne Hughes.
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Get a Quote! Now Available
Professionals Advocate is excited to announce our new web site feature allowing you to Get a Quote conveniently online.
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Maryland Department of Health Releases Face Coverings...
The Maryland Department of Health has released face coverings signage for Maryland businesses.
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Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofing COVID-19 Loan Relief...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently tracking an unknown malicious cyber actor who is spoofing the Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief webpage via phishing
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Postcard Disguised as Official OCR Communication
Postcard Disguised as Official OCR
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Interpreting the Virginia Department of Labor and...
Interpreting the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, from the Byrne Legal
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Attorney General alerts consumers and dental providers...
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is alerting consumers to surcharges by some dental providers that could violate the Consumer Protection
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New Doctors Rx Addresses How to Navigate Patient...
Do you know what federal and state laws say about disclosing patient information to the department of motor vehicles? Find out in this issue of Doctors
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New Notes From the Chair Newsletter for December 2019
Additional MAP Allocation
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Medical Practice in The Face of COVID-19
In this course, Maryland attorney John T. Sly of the law firm Waranch & Brown, L.L.C., will assist you in navigating recent executive orders from Maryland and Virginia, infection control parameters from OSHA, CDC
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FAQs and Guidance: Residential Mortgage and Commercial...
Receive guidance and read frequently asked questions about the D.C. Residential Mortgage and Commercial Mortgage Deferment
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MGMA to host "Roadmap for Resuming Business Operations"...
The Maryland Medical Group Management Association (MDMGMA) is hosting a webinar, Town Hall: Roadmap for Resuming Business Operations, Wednesday, May 6 at noon, developed in collaboration with leadership from Medicus
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CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Information
President Trump is providing support to healthcare providers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 27, 2020, the President signed the bipartisan CARES Act that provides $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and
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Phoenix Systems may have been compromised
The MSDA was made aware today that Phoenix Systems may have been compromised. If you are a client of Phoenix Systems, we urge you to call for an update regarding your account.
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Individual Posing as OCR Investigator
It has come to OCR’s attention that an individual posing as an OCR Investigator has contacted HIPAA covered entities in an attempt to obtain protected health information (PHI).
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Civil Rights, HIPAA, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019
In light of COVID-19, the OCR at the HHS is providing this bulletin to ensure that entities covered by civil rights authorities keep in mind their obligations under laws and regulations that prohibit
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How to Protect the Health of Your Home and Family
The American Academy of Family Physicians gives guidance on how to take extra precautions both before they arrive and after they leave the workplace to limit risk of COVID-19 to family and other household
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Reducing Stigma - COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control &
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Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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MedChi Coronavirus Resource Center
Click here to access MedChi's coronavirus Resource...
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OCR Guidance on Telehealth - March 20, 2020
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on telehealth remote communications following its Notification of Enforcement Discretion during the
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MSDA Recommends Limiting Non-Essential Visits
MSDA
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Medicare Telehealth FAQ - COVID-19
Updated on March 17,
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - COVID-19...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers in the wake of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth...
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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Massachusetts Medical Society COVID-19 Resource Center
Health officials continue to closely monitor the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease,
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CDC's Information for Healthcare Professionals - COVID-19
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19
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JAMA Network's COVID-19 Updates
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, overwhelming ICU and health system capacity.
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Johns Hopkins University & Medicine COVID-19 Resource...
Coronavirus Resource
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American Hospital Association Updates & Resources on...
The following tools include resources and developments related to
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Coronavirus Information for Dental Hygienists
American Dental Hygienists' Association Information on
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ADA Coronavirus Resource Center for Dentists
ADA Coronavirus Resource Center for
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American College of Emergency Physicians - COVID-19
We are updating our COVID-19 Clinical Alert repository daily to assist you with patient
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American Academy of Family Physicians Updates and...
Prepare for Coronavirus
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Academy of General Dentistry Information on COVID-19
AGD continues to monitor COVID-19 and work to identify resources and information that are useful to our members.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phishing Scams
A series of phishing scams have exploited the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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ADA releases coronavirus handout for dentists based on...
The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named
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AHIMA Resources on COVID-19
Click here to access the resources that AHIMA has put together to address any COVID-19...
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Managing Anxiety & Stress from COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for
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Information for Patients from the CDC
How to Protect Your
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World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease...
Information from the World Health Organization on
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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019)
COVID-19: A New
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Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Advice from the
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Guidance for Collecting Specimens for COVID-19 Testing
The Maryland Department of Health has released information for clinicians who may collect specimens to be referred for COVID-19
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Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance for health care professionals caring for COVID-19
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HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus
In light of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, the OCR at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is providing this bulletin to ensure that HIPAA covered entities and their business associates are aware of the
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Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to closely monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel
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Two Vaping Advisories Released by CDC
The CDC has issued two advisories — one on how to evaluate flu-like symptoms in the face of concerns about vaping, and the other about how the CDC will count and report e-cigarette and vaping–associated lung injuries (EV
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Responding to Social Media Reviews Can Lead to Penalties
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services published a press release signaling how Covered Entities should react to social media
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American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Surgery
Five Things Physicians and Patients Should
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FDA issues warning letters to two breast implant...
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with their requirements, under their premarket approval orders, to conduct post-approval
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Tips for Mitigating a Ransomware Attack
While cybersecurity experts say it's extremely difficult to avoid ransomware incursions, some fairly basic steps can mitigate their
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Protecting Against the Perils of Dental Patient Data...
This pattern of data breaches is very concerning for dental practices, which are charged with protecting people’s most sensitive information. What can practices do to protect themselves against this growing p
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Seminar Location Change
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Thursday September 19th Pathology Program will be held at Holy Cross Hospital (listed as Medical Mutual in the brochure) from 6 pm to 8
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Enhancing Your EHR and Provider Documentation – P...
On September 18th, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting a webinar focusing on eClinicalWorks EHR platforms.
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Cyber Pulse: The State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare – P...
A study on cybersecurity amongst Americans and Canadians working in the healthcare
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Enhancing Your EHR and Provider Documentation – P...
On September 24th, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting a webinar focusing on AllScripts and Epic EHR platforms.
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Survey Results – The State of Patient Identity M...
Do You Have the Right Authentication Measures in Place to Prevent Patient Identity
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Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing...
Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients Click here to access the article from the Department of Health and Human...
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CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for...
CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Some policies, practices attributed to the Guideline are inconsistent with its
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Quest Diagnostics Says Up to 12 Million Patients May...
Quest Diagnostics Says Up to 12 Million Patients May Have Had Financial, Medical, Personal Information
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CDC develops measles toolkit for health care providers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a toolkit to help health care professionals respond to measles outbreaks around the
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EHR Optimization Webinar presented by Athena Health
On May 2nd, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting its first of a series of webinars on EHR optimization!
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HHS Proposes New Rules to Improve the Interoperability...
HHS Proposes New Rules to Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health
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2018 District of Columbia Medical Licensure Program
2018 District of Columbia Medical Licensure
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Pediatrics Group Calls on Clinicians to Address School...
Pediatrics Group Calls on Clinicians to Address School Absenteeism with Patients,
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Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches
Cyber threats to healthcare entities put patient health, business continuity, and IT systems at
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New Notes from the Chair Newsletter for December 2018
No Rate Increase for
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The Cost of a Free Press: Allergy Practice Pays $125,000...
Don’t let this happen to y
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New Doctors RX Tackles the Perils of Portals
Patient portals are a regular part of many Physician practices. This edition of Doctors RX provides information on what should and should not be transmitted via
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Final Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes to...
On November 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that includes updates to payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the...
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American Dental Association Announces New Policy to...
The American Dental Association announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and continuing education. ...
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CDC Notice on Increased Seasonal Influenza Activity and...
The CDC reports increased influenza A(H3N2) activity and its clinical implications, as well as a summary of recommended antiviral drug treatments and an update on approved treatment drugs and supply this...
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Get Your ICD-10 questions answered with CodeASSIST
Get it Right with CodeASSIST! There are more than 60,000 diagnosis codes included in ICD-10. Coding accuracy and specificity is vital, not only to ensure effective patient care, but also to...
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Get Your ICD-10 questions answered with CodeASSIST
Get it Right with CodeASSIST! There are more than 60,000 diagnosis codes included in ICD-10. Coding accuracy and specificity is vital, not only to ensure effective patient care, but also to...
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