Greg Ewing, JD, MPH[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesHIPAA enforcement activities impact small group practicesOn February 24, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will survey up to 1,200 covered entities and business associates to determine suitability for its HIPAA Audit Program. Small group practices need to take action and ensure they are in compliance or risk serious consequences.March 18, 2014Regulatory UpdatesThe new compliance and enforcement landscape and what to do about itLast year was quite a year for Texas dentists who provide services to Medicaid patients, families, and individuals with low incomes and resources. As a result of the new powers given to federal and state agencies through the Affordable Care Act, dentists are experiencing crippling payment holds based on mere allegations of fraud.January 12, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose licenseA dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.Public HealthBotox may prevent debilitating dry mouth for some mCRPC patientsPediatricsWhat may make kids more prone to traumatic dental injuriesSmile DesignClinical tip: Peg laterals and orthodonticsVulnerable PopulationsBreaking the stigma in geriatric dentistry
