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Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Partners

by Oscar

We know that all email and text messages containing protected health information (PHI) must be encrypted.

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Are there any exceptions to the encryption rule?

Only one.

Patients can communicate with closed entities using unencrypted email and text messages, if the patient has been notified of the increased risk.

Patients can choose to send reminders via text message or email.

One problem many healthcare providers face with regard to encryption, is the

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Do I Need an Emergency List?

by Oscar

We often have questions regarding practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an inheritance plan has been done but they can’t find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drew up the plan. An emergency list can help avoid this problem.

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We often see people who have lost their spouses, and have no idea

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Violating: New Self-Disclosure Policy – Rickard & Associates

by Oscar

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy that will be used by the US Attorney’s Office throughout the country.

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This new policy helps encourage early and voluntary self-disclosure of corporate criminal misconduct. This reinforces the importance of having an effective compliance plan that identifies violations.

To be voluntary self-disclosure, disclosure must be volunteer, on time and must contain all relevant facts from mistakes.

If the disclosure

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Can Your EHR Template Put You in Jail?

by Oscar

If your electronic health record (EHR) template is not set up properly and leads you to incorrect billing, it can result in imprisonment.

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In recent years, we have heard from many of our clients that their compliance plans have received less attention than usual due to the pandemic, staffing issues, and other pressing issues.

However, compliance enforcement is ongoing and it is important to prioritize your compliance plan.

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What is Power of Attorney?

by Oscar

Many of our clients have heard of a power of attorney, but have no idea what it actually requires.

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It is important to know that there are different types of power of attorney, however, they are all legal documents that allow you to select an agent or attorney on your behalf.

A power of attorney allows someone else to make financial, legal, and medical decisions for you, depending on the type.

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The Importance of Protein for Diabetics

by Oscar

Updated on January 3, 2023

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Protein is one of the three macronutrients or “big nutrients” that make up the food we eat—the other two being carbohydrates and fat. Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are important nutrients, meaning they each play an important role in the human body. Protein’s job is to make and repair our body’s cells, which are essential for growth, muscle building, and skin healing.

Unfortunately, many people with diabetes have trouble getting enough protein or eating it in a healthy way. A recent study showed that half of the adults with diabetes surveyed did not consume the daily

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What Happens If You Don’t Fund Your Trust?

by Oscar

Once you’ve worked with your estate planning attorney to put together a carefully designed estate plan, it’s usually your responsibility to “fund” the trust.

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What is meant by funding a trust?

Funding a trust is simply transferring assets into your trust.

If you have a trust, you will want to put your assets in the trust, by retitle bank accounts, re-appointing life insurance beneficiaries, etc. We guide our clients through the

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How Much Does a Data Breach Cost?

by Oscar

A recent study found that the average total cost of a healthcare breach is $10.10 million. Could your health care practice be in violation?

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Could your health care practice be in violation? Most healthcare entities cannot.

Since 2020, healthcare breach costs have increased by 42%.

As we know health care abuses don’t stop, it’s important to understand the trends.

Trends that have emerged over the last few years are:

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