Ask anyone to choose a root canal or an IRS audit and the choice will be no surprise – root canal. Many employers would choose a root canal over a Department of Labor (DOL) health plan audit, too. A DOL health plan audit can be triggered by a complaint or luck! In any event, noticeContinue reading “How to Survive a Department of Labor Health Plan Audit”
Category Archives: HIPAA
Business Associates Beware – A Fine May Find You
HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements have been a part of the health insurance and insurance broker lexicon for many years. Most health insurance brokers have signed at least one – and often multiple – BAAs (Business Associate Agreements) over the course of the years. HIPAA HITECH, enacted into law in 2009 increased the responsibilities forContinue reading “Business Associates Beware – A Fine May Find You”
Will a HIPAA Audit be in Your Future?
It seems a day doesn’t pass without a news item regarding a data breach of some kind. To that end, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a new phase in its efforts to audit and assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. Phase 1 of the audit program wasContinue reading “Will a HIPAA Audit be in Your Future?”
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