Are you thinking of offering a free introductory visit? First consider the regulations and the rulings of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG posted an advisory opinion allowing free introductory visits by home health agencies. [Download PDF: OIG Advisory Opinion Allowing Free Home Health Introductory Visits] However, before home health agencies interpret […]
Physical Therapy Provider Pays $25K in HIPAA Fines for Publishing Patient Testimonials
September 7, 2019Did you know that a physical therapy provider was once fined $25,000 for HIPAA violations related to patient testimonials? If you are a licensed healthcare professional or operating as a licensed healthcare company, you are likely bound by very specific and strict laws to not divulge any information about your patients/clients. Under the Health Insurance […]
What is a Logo Release Form? If you are paying for a custom logo design, you are within your rights to request a logo release form. This is a standard form in which the designer (1) attests that the logo is original work and (2) that releases to you all rights to the logo. […]
In the world of international business and intrigue, state heads and CEOs manage the risk of key employees being taken hostage. In small business America, the risk of international hostage taking is still present. Rather than losing employees, small businesses are constantly losing their domain names. A domain name is your website address such […]
Is it Illegal to Hang Marketing Materials on Mailboxes?
March 22, 2018Yes, it is illegal. The only marketing material that should be on or in mail boxes is material that was sent through the United States Postal Service. There are exceptions for newspapers. Most people are aware that you can’t just stuff your marketing material in mail boxes. Some people think they are getting around that […]