OBERMAN LAW FIRM BLOGS

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HIPAA Security Checklist: Anti-Virus Checklist
Anti-Virus Checklist Policies should be in place requiring use of anti-virus software. All staff should understand and agree that they should not…
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HIPAA Password Checklist
Password Checklist Policies should be in place prescribing password practices for the organization. All staff should understand and agree to abid…
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HIPAA Compliance Deadlines
Deadline Description January 1, 2016 New standards developed for health care claims attachments January 1, 2016 Operating rules for referral cert…
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Sample HIPAA Compliance Checklist
HIPAA Compliance Checklist This sample checklist provides a good idea of things to consider. Y N Notes/Observations 1. Is there PHI (protected he…
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HIPAA Compliance by September 23, 2013 or Face Huge Fines
Every dental office must be HIPAA compliant by September 23, 2013, based upon the new “2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule.” On January 25, 2013, U.S. De…
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Employee Embezzlement in the Pharmacy Setting
Although many pharmacists assume only large cash-flow corporations are the targets of embezzlement, in reality, small and medium-sized businesses…
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Responding to OSHA Requests
Your office assistant just let you know that an investigator from OSHA is on the phone, what do you do? All of a sudden your heart starts to race…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of an Orthodontic Practice Transition
When approaching a practice transition, an orthodontist should initially be aware of the fact that such a transaction can be time consuming. As a…
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Pregnancy and Employment in the Veterinary Practice
Due to the vast number of female employees in the veterinary field, the issue of employee pregnancy arises frequently. Many veterinarians fail to…
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HIPAA Privacy and Security Update Final Rule
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services released the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HIT…
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Cyber Breaches in Dental Practices – The New Frontier
Cyber security in a dental practice is becoming more and more complicated. In fact, most practices have little or no cyber security measures. Rec…
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Employment Law: Employee Breaks
Many dentists have inquired into the legal requirements of providing their employees with lunch or rest breaks. Neither the Fair Labor Standards…
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