A new study out of Australia revealed that, on average, 37 healthcare professionals die each year from drug overdoses. Meanwhile, U.S. government surveys found that more than 168,000 healthcare and social assistance workers engage in illicit drug use each year. Between 2003 and 2013, Australian coroners documented 404 drug-related fatalities among healthcare professionals, … [Read more...] about Over 168,000 healthcare workers use illicit drugs, warns Novus Medical Detox Center
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3 leading health organizations aim to reduce suicides by physicians, medical trainees
As increasing rates of stress, depression and fatigue fuel concern about physician well-being, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and Mayo Clinic recently launched an initiative to prevent physician and medical trainee suicides. "We want to be part of a national dialogue that addresses … [Read more...] about 3 leading health organizations aim to reduce suicides by physicians, medical trainees
Should your practice invest in medical billing software?
By Aiden Spencer bio There has been considerable debate among physicians about whether or not it is beneficial to get an EHR (electronic health record). If your practice is having this debate, let's evaluate the benefits and problems associated with an EHR and see if one is right for you. [Full disclosure: I have abundant experience in the field because I am working for a … [Read more...] about Should your practice invest in medical billing software?
Surveys find employees are shopping at work on Cyber Monday, but most will try to hide it
Take a look around at your office right now. Are your colleagues actually banging out a report or are they bargain hunting? According to a new survey of North American workers by staffing firm Robert Half Technology, there's a good chance it's the latter. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents said they typically shop while in the office on Cyber Monday. And bosses may be … [Read more...] about Surveys find employees are shopping at work on Cyber Monday, but most will try to hide it
Model Section 1557 Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
Why you need this model policy and procedure: Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires covered entities to adopt safeguards to avoid discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities. One of those safeguards, which is set out in Section 92.7(b) of the ACA final rule, is to establish a … [Read more...] about Model Section 1557 Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
How to comply with new ACA non-discrimination requirements
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires covered entities to take certain actions to ensure they comply with their duty not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities. Section 92.7 of the ACA final rule specifies two things entities must do to meet their nondiscrimination … [Read more...] about How to comply with new ACA non-discrimination requirements
New healthcare cybersecurity report exposes risk of attacks through social engineering
SecurityScorecard, a security rating and continuous risk monitoring platform, recently released its 2016 Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Report. This comprehensive analysis exposed alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities across 700 healthcare organizations including medical treatment facilities, health insurance agencies, and healthcare manufacturing companies. Security … [Read more...] about New healthcare cybersecurity report exposes risk of attacks through social engineering
Pop Quiz: Are you ready for the new FLSA overtime rules?
Effective December 1, 2016, the new FLSA (Fair Labor Standard's Act) overtime rules come into effect and the minimum salary level for non-exempt employees is increasing. What this means for medical practices is that some employees you currently have categorized as exempt might actually qualify for overtime pay. Under the new rules, to be categorized as exempt, employees must … [Read more...] about Pop Quiz: Are you ready for the new FLSA overtime rules?
Improper data removal and poor enforcement of data retention policies create the ‘perfect storm’ for data breaches
Data breaches, such as those that struck Sony Pictures in 2014 and Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca in 2016, are a daily reality and wreak havoc on organizations. And according to the Delete vs. Erase: How Companies Wipe Active Files study recently released by Blancco Technology Group, the use of improper data removal methods and the poor enforcement of data retention … [Read more...] about Improper data removal and poor enforcement of data retention policies create the ‘perfect storm’ for data breaches
Are you still complacent about mobile security risks?
Organizations continue to fall short when it comes to protecting corporate data on mobile apps and devices, according to the Mobile Security and Risk Review, recently released by MobileIron. Mobile threats are on the rise but only 8% of companies are enforcing OS updates and less than 5% are using App Reputation or Mobile Threat Detection software. The second … [Read more...] about Are you still complacent about mobile security risks?