A 2023 report found that hackers breached more than 133 million healthcare records. Many of those incidents were tied to remote work. In such cases, protected health information (PHI) may end up on personal devices, in shared homes or in public spaces. For hospice...
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Medical employers should train staff on handling cancellations
Many cases of billing fraud are egregious and hard to ignore. A coding professional upcodes a procedure to charge more money. A billing specialist might enter multiple separate billing codes for procedures that are eligible for a discounted billing arrangement. The...
Addressing IP when starting a hospice business
Starting a hospice business involves more than just establishing compassionate care practices, securing premises and hiring staff. It also requires protecting your brand, innovations and proprietary information. Intellectual property (IP) can play a consequential role...
Emergency preparedness requirements for Texas hospice
There are many important things to consider when you’re opening a hospice business in Texas. One that some people don’t think much about is emergency preparedness. State and federal regulations mandate that all hospice providers have clear plans that protect patients,...
Tips for avoiding discrimination when hiring
Finding the right candidate can be tough when you run a care facility. You face competition from other facilities looking to recruit amid an industry-wide shortage of staff. Nevertheless, if you wish to do well in the market, you need to hire the right people. You...
Are hospice workers exempt from overtime pay laws?
Those planning to develop a new hospice business, buy a company or expand an existing hospice organization often have staffing needs. They either need to hire talent or retain the people already working for the company. Bringing in and keeping the right talent is...
Steps to consider when purchasing a health care practice in Texas
Purchasing a health care practice can be a lucrative endeavor, but it is a huge decision that requires careful planning and consideration. For instance, you must understand the legal and financial aspects of the process to facilitate a smooth transition and long-term...
Which staffing rules should Texas nursing home facilities follow?
In the Lone Star State, nursing homes might need to meet specific staffing regulations set by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and federal guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These regulatory bodies argued that...
How should your new hospice company be legally structured?
Starting a hospice company is a compassionate venture. For better and for worse, however, it takes more than empathy and vision to launch a new business in the U.S. Choosing the best legal structure to suit your new enterprise is one of the most consequential...
3 billing tricks that can inspire health care fraud investigations
Small medical businesses ranging from hospices to in-home physical therapy providers have many liabilities to address. There are state licensing and insurance matters to consider, as well as industry regulations and care standards that may influence how the company...