Greg Ewing, JD, MPH[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesHIPAA enforcement activities impact small group practicesOn February 24, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will survey up to 1,200 covered entities and business associates to determine suitability for its HIPAA Audit Program. Small group practices need to take action and ensure they are in compliance or risk serious consequences.March 18, 2014Regulatory UpdatesThe new compliance and enforcement landscape and what to do about itLast year was quite a year for Texas dentists who provide services to Medicaid patients, families, and individuals with low incomes and resources. As a result of the new powers given to federal and state agencies through the Affordable Care Act, dentists are experiencing crippling payment holds based on mere allegations of fraud.January 12, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist indicted for allegedly recording staff in bathroomThe indictment reveals dentist Patrick Huynh's alleged calculated efforts to secretly record unsuspecting staff members.ImplantsSomething to consider for implant patientsHygiene ToolsDr. Tom Giacobbi's dental history nugget: The 1st electric toothbrushLegal IssuesU.S. judge orders ex-dentist to pay $300K-plus judgmentSponsor ContentFree webinar for dental leaders
