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Let’s face it, most passwords are not secure and that’s a huge problem when it comes to HIPAA. The HIPAA Security rules require covered entities and business associates to provide a “unique identifier” of all users in its information systems.

1. Shire PLC Subsidiaries to Pay $350 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations - The Justice Department announced today that Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC and other subsidiaries of Shire plc (Shire) will pay $350 million to settle federal and state False Claims Act allegations

“Open wide and say….Compliance”

Most of my blog posts reporting on settlements involve medical professionals or providers. It’s important to recognize that dental providers are also not immune to compliance woes.

HIPAA is:

• A Law that governs a person’s ability to qualify immediately for health coverage when they change employment (dependent on employer’s program)

1. Kelly Loter, 48, the owner of Dallas’ Level Two advertising firm, has admitted his role in what he describes as a massive healthcare fraud scheme.

In this edition of The Misadventures of Ada, suggested by Kitchi Goodwin, Ada, is off to her local library to check out a book for her upcoming book club.

For the last month or so I’ve been posting about various CIA compliance program requirements from the OIG in one of their most recently published CIA.

The OIG has stated, “every Board is responsible for ensuring that its organization complies with relevant Federal, State, and local laws.”