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The Dangers of the EHR
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The Dangers of the EHR

Electronic Health Records can be an incredibly helpful tool. However, they are not without fault. A recent warning highlights that electronic health records (EHRs) are a top target of cybercriminals. They can also lead to inappropriate billing if they are not set up correctly. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to healthcare entities regarding EHR vulnerabilities and protections. Protected health information (PHI) continues to hold its value…
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How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?
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How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When used correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems and consequences. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment. A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks. Compliance Risk Assessments…
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Crepe cafe to open in St. Petersburg Ark Innovation Center
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Crepe cafe to open in St. Petersburg Ark Innovation Center

A new creperie and coffee shop is set to open inside the technology business incubator under construction in St. Petersburg. Point Chaud Coffee & Crepes signed a sublease to be in the Ark Innovation Center, the Tampa Bay Innovation Center announced in a news release Thursday. The cafe chain, founded in 2005, has roots in Washington, DC, and Maryland, and this will be its first Florida location. The cafe is designed to foster collaboration between business professionals, innovators and investors who will be at the incubator, the release said. It will have an outdoor patio and free internet. Point Chaud…
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Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
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Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there are usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first and properly addressing concerns can prevent a lawsuit. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tries to raise the issue internally before going outside the company. There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of retaliation…
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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?
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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment. Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?…
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What is the best health insurance? individual health insurance quote
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What is the best health insurance? individual health insurance quote

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. What is the best health insurance? Let’s face it, health insurance is a confusing topic. Nobody seems to understand it, but yet many people see the value in having it. What is the best health insurance to have and what features of a health insurance plan are most important? Very common questions to have, and as an insurance agent I come across these types of questions quite frequently. When finding a quote for health insurance, whether it be for a group or just yourself as an individual,…
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Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates
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Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates

If you are getting remarried, it is essential to understand your spouse’s inheritance rights. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Before you get married for a second or third time, you want to be aware of the rights your spouse will have to your estate and vice versa. You may want to work with an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, prior to exchanging vows. Then, you want to be familiar with the intestacy laws in your…
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Fed raises interest rates again. How it will hit your wallet.
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Fed raises interest rates again. How it will hit your wallet.

Fed raises interest rates again. How it will hit your wallet. For You News Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion The Fed’s next big rate hike came Wednesday afternoon: a third consecutive 75-basis-point increase. Even though the Fed doesn’t directly control consumer interest rates, they will follow suit so people should be prepared. Rates on everything from credit cards, autos, mortgages and more will rise. Americans should prepare their finances for even higher interest rates this year. With inflation still near a 40-year high, the Federal Reserve’s policymaking arm delivered a third consecutive three-quarters of a percentage point hike…
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