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NJ Physician Group Fined $417,000 for HIPAA Security Breach Part I: Business Associates Physician practices are considered “Covered Entities” (CE) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Law… [Read More]

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Physicians can play an important role in reducing the number of opioid overdose deaths by prescribing naloxone (sold as Narcan, Evzio or others.) New Jersey’s Overdose Protection Act allows for healthcare… [Read More]

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a clarification on texting by medical providers regarding patient care.  In unequivocal terms, CMS has declared that providers: MAY NOT… [Read More]

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Providers are experiencing a significant increase in commercial payer audits and recoupments that are not only an administrative burden, but are also costly and have a negative impact on the… [Read More]

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How is social media impacting your medical practice? You may think it doesn’t affect you professionally, but think again. Even if you’re not using social media, your patients are already… [Read More]

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A patient complaint filed with the NJ Board of Medical Examiners (NJ BME) not only jeopardizes your reputation, it can also result in a modification to your license, additional education,… [Read More]

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