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Clinic Pays $1.5 Million for Data Breach
Very often we have companies that provide us with computer hardware and software support can access our computer systems. The question is how secure are our trusted partners? In this case an Orthopedic Clinic did not properly manage access to their network and it cost them $1.5 million.
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Security Updates
Security Updates for the Week of September 22
Each week software developers release updates to protect you against cyber criminals. These individuals and organizations would take advantage of weaknesses on your computer to steal your data, this could include personal financial information or patient information on your practice computers.
Each week we will provide you with vital information that you need so that you can keep your computers and networks protected against these bad actors.
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FDA Recalls
FDA Recalls for the Week of September 22
FDA recalls on drugs, medical devices, food & beverages, and animal & veterinary for the week of September 22, 2020
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HIPAA
Time to Get Your Drives Encrypted
Have you encrypted your laptops? No? You should probably start thinking about getting those devices encrypted.
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Coding
Coding Pearls: Floating Toe Diagnosis Code
“I have a patient with a hereditary floating 2nd toe, secondary to joint instability and contracture of the extensor tendon and capsular tissue. I have decided that the most appropriate surgical procedures for the correction of this situation are a V-Y skin-plasty and an extensor tendon lengthening and are coded with CPT code 14040 and CPT code 28234, respectively. However, the ICD code M20.5×2 (Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), left foot) does not seem to be listed as a potential diagnosis for the above CPT codes. Please help!”
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HIPAA
Information Blocking and the 21st Century Cures Act
Under the new law known as the 21st Century Cures Act, information blocking is now ILLEGAL. That means if you get a request from another provider for patient information, you are required to provide that information. The Office of Inspector General at OIG can investigate all claims of information blocking by providers and can levy fines and / or enforce Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
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