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 IssuesParents seek criminal probe after toddler dies following dental procedureThe parents of a 2-year-old who died after a dental procedure are calling for a criminal investigation into their son's death.Oral BacteriaResearchers fight bad breath with a donor bacteria transplantMarketingDon't spend another dollar on dental marketing until these things are in placeLegal IssuesBoard imposes $5,000 fine on Iowa dentistSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
