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In December 2015, Bon Secours St. Francis agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 to settle allegations that it
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As an additional safety measure against the emerging Zika virus outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance
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Over 20 years ago in a pathogenic microbiology class, I first heard a professor describe pathogenic Escherichia coli and the
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Second Round of HIPAA Audits: Your Contractors, “Business Associates” Are Primary Targets!
According to security research firm Ponemon Institute, nearly 90 percent of healthcare providers have been hit by data breaches in
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Four Easy Ways to Handle Week 27 and 53 Payments
Why does the number of pay checks that you receive vary year to year? An employer’s pay periods and calendar
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People with disabilities may take assistance from service animals and emotional support animals for a number of reasons under the
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today declared that it is making more than $100 million
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CMS is Expanding Interoperable Access to More Facilities
CMS has recently announced an initiative that will expand interoperable EHR access to long-term care, behavioral health providers, and substance
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Non-adherence while complying with federal testing regulations may result in both fines and penalties from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
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