Healthcare Regulations

HIPAA Audits are Back: 83% of Practices Miss This Crucial Requirement (And How to Fix It)

June 5, 2024

Contributed by Abyde The random HIPAA audits are officially back. Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), confirmed in a recent interview that the OCR is proactively conducting audits as part of a series of improvements. Following a…

Understanding Patient and Doctor Rights in Florida: Can a Doctor Refuse to Treat a Patient?

July 20, 2023

In the wake of Florida’s new SB 1580 bill, a burning question arises amongst Florida doctors and their patients: can a doctor refuse to treat a patient? Emerald Coast Medical Association seeks to shed light on this critical topic, as…