Do You Have To Inform The Medical Board That You Have Been Arrested Or Charged With A Crime?
Dec 26, 2015
In most criminal cases, the Medical Board is not aware of the filing of criminal charges. When do you need to self-report and how do you do it? It depends on whether it is a felony or misdemeanor and...
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Board Complaints & Investigations - Frequently Asked Questions
Jan 05, 2015
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Board investigations and complaints and my answers to them. Remember every case is different and this is not an area for do-it-yourselfers. If you in...
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Intro To HIPAA For Health Care Providers: Frequently Asked Questions - Part II
Sep 21, 2013
Federal vs. State Law
Although the term "preemption" is typically thought of in terms of an ERISA analysis, many HIPAA issues require a preemption analysis. As a general rule, HIPAA should be thought ...
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Intro To HIPAA For Health Care Providers: Frequently Asked Questions - Part I
Sep 21, 2013
The first time that health care providers encounter the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), the incredibly vast framework of privacy and security regulations may very...
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FAQ by Licensed Professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Etc.) In Board Investigations & Records Requests
Sep 02, 2013
1. I have received a request for a patient or client file from my licensing board. What should I do?
This is the time to be the most proactive. The earlier you can prevent an investigation from going ...
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Practical Tips For Those Who Face Federal Custody Time: How To Minimize Problems In Custody
Aug 21, 2013
For those individuals who are facing federal prison time -- even if it appears they should be eligible for probation -- one of the biggest fears is how they would cope with being in federal prison or c...
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How To Defend A Medicare Fraud Or Medi-Cal Fraud Investigation Or Case.
Jul 07, 2013
If there is a Medicare fraud or Medi-Cal fraud investigation or criminal case, it is because the individual or business was a provider and billed the program or was a beneficiary and received benefits....
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What To Do When A Government Investigator Requests Records Or Comes To Your Office
Jul 07, 2013
If an investigator from an administrative agency or law enforcement contacts you or comes to your business or requests records in writing, it is best to be proactive and handle the matter properly from...
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FAQ: How Do I Respond To A Medicare Audit, Medi-Cal Audit Or Third Party Insurance Audit? Part IIII
Jun 07, 2013
10. Be Professional.Treat the auditors with respect even when you disagree with them or their position. This is another reason to have an objective health care attorney for you to rely upon. It is easy...
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FAQ: How Do I Respond To A Medicare Audit, Medi-Cal Audit Or Third Party Insurance Audit? Part II
Jun 07, 2013
5. Read Any Letters Or Lists Carefully And Make Sure You Understand What Is Requested And See If There Are Any Patterns.This is another reason to send an audit or similar letter to your health care att...
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