False COVID-19 Medical Advice: Is the Doctor or the Hospital at Fault?
It's important not to make a judgement on how you personally feel about pandemic-related guidance. Instead, consider what obligation an institution has or does not have to manage the guidance. And what happens if they choose to take a blind eye towards it?
Workplace Substance Abuse: More Post-COVID Worries?
We all want our employees to be healthy and engaged, and we know that substance abuse, especially in the workplace, tends to disengage employees. Not to mention the obvious impacts on health.
HIPAA Law and Your COVID Vaccination Status
Here at ETHIX360, and I’m sure for most of you, we are trying to return to “normal.” I’m not really sure I could precisely define “normal” in the context of reopening businesses, and frankly the world, post-COVID and the pandemic, but I do know that it will include going back to work, kids going back to school, taking trips, going to restaurants, and celebrating…
When Policy Meets Enforcement
When we discussed our theme for blogs and social media posts at ETHIX360, we decided to point the tip of the spear at the intersection of policy and enforcement. That can cover a lot of ground, and I might date myself a bit in this first installment by bringing up the Family and Medical Leave Act. I remember when then-President Bill Clinton signed the Act into law in 1993. It was…
Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Goodnight
As we wrap up 2020, all of us will certainly remember this year for the many things it was, but likely something will stand out for each of us individually. For some, that is grief – the loss of a friend, family member, or coworker to COVID. For others, it may be resilience – 2020 was a year of bouncing back. Some may say…
How to Get Proactive for Your Healthcare Client’s FDR Compliance Requirements
Being a vendor for a healthcare client means aligning with additional FDR compliance regulations. Learn how to make it easy for your client, and yourself, from ETHIX360.
CIOReview: Healthcare 2019
When it comes to the healthcare industry, maintaining and complying to regulations is a different ball-game, due to the major repercussions associated with the frequent amendments.
4 Types of Medicare Fraud and How to Protect Yourself From Them
With more than 4 million Medicare claims processed each and every day, instances of Medicare fraud can easily get buried in the shuffle. And if your provider is forced to pay out on a fraudulent claim, that could result in your premiums going up through no fault of your own. That’s why it is important that you know how to spot potential Medicare fraud and what to do about it if and when you find something suspicious.