NEWS

Red Flag Rule Delayed Again
The Medical Identity Theft prevention regulation has been delayed for the second time. The new deadline is June 1, 2010.

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GINA Law
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA") has just become law. GINA protects Americans from being treated unfairly because of differences in their DNA that may affect their health.

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Medicare Premiums and Deductibles for 2010
The Medicare Premiums and Deductibles for 2010 have been released. They have been increased again for the new year.

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OSHA
The acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA as said that OSHA has a responsibility to ensure that frontline healthcare workers are protected against exposure to H1N1 virus. OSHA has posted instructions on how to inspect and enforce for H1N1 influenza hazards.

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ALERTS

HIPAA Penalties Increased (page 159)

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HIPAA Now Applies to Business Associates

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Immigration and Naturalization I-9 Audits
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary John Morton announced the issuance of Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 1,000 employers across the country associated with critical infrastructure-alerting business owners that ICE will audit their hiring records to determine compliance with employment eligibility verification laws.

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ZPICs � Now What?!! Something else to watch for ?!
The RAC program is just one of the CMS programs designed to ramp up "benefit integrity" efforts and to otherwise preserve or recoup cash for the trust fund. Providers must be aware of all the alphabet soup measures. Be prepared for the Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) program that will come your way in the near future.

(Medicare Integrity Manual Update)