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Unveiling the Dark Side of Dentistry: Worcester Dental Office Manager’s Shocking Role in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

In a shocking turn of events, a dental office manager from Worcester has been sentenced for participating in a scheme to defraud the Massachusetts Medicaid program, MassHealth. Robin Cronin, 61, was handed down a sentence of two years probation by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy S. Hilman. September of 2020 marked the month when Cronin, burdened by guilt, reluctantly admitted to [...]

Compliancy Group2023-08-30T15:18:19-04:00August 23rd, 2023|

HIPAA Compliance Consulting and Management for Dental Practices

Let me tell you the tooth and nothing but the tooth about HIPAA compliance consulting and management for dental practices! Dental practices handle a significant amount of sensitive patient information ranging from medical history and insurance details to personal information. Keeping this information completely secure is a legal obligation and an ethical responsibility. The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and with it [...]

Compliancy Group2023-07-24T14:58:10-04:00June 1st, 2023|

Dental Compliance Made Easier

With so many considerations in compliance, how can dental compliance be made easier? Although no one likes to ask for help, you probably need it. HIPAA law is not straightforward and is meant to be scaled for different types and sizes of businesses. But it doesn’t exactly lay out a plan for you. You need to dig through thousands of pages of [...]

Compliancy Group2023-07-25T10:42:14-04:00February 17th, 2023|

How to Successfully Navigate HIPAA Teledentistry Regulations

The COVID-19 pandemic forced healthcare practitioners to find new ways to deliver quality medical care to patients in remote settings. Dentistry also embraced the concept of telehealth with teledentistry solutions designed to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create more convenience for patients and dental staff. The market has many options for telehealth services, but which one is right for you? Here are [...]

Compliancy Group2023-07-26T10:43:05-04:00September 26th, 2022|

Trio of Dentist HIPAA Violations Leads to $135,000 in Settlements

Three dental practices across the country became the latest medical professionals to learn that the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is serious about patients’ right of access under HIPAA. OCR announced three settlements that total $135,000 in civil monetary penalties for dentist HIPAA violations. Background of Dentist HIPAA Violations Acting in their role as the enforcement arm for HIPAA violations, OCR [...]

Compliancy Group2023-07-26T10:49:55-04:00September 21st, 2022|

Causes and Effects of HIPAA Violations in the Dental Field

Building and maintaining a thriving dental practice is not a simple task. Between keeping your staff at peak efficiency, managing vendors, marketing your services, treating patients, and everything else in your day, it’s easy to overlook something like HIPAA compliance. Unfortunately, HIPAA violations in the dental field can create severe issues for your practice. Who Defines HIPAA Violations in the Dental Field [...]

Compliancy Group2023-07-27T14:24:21-04:00January 21st, 2022|

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Unveiling the Dark Side of Dentistry: Worcester Dental Office Manager’s Shocking Role in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

HIPAA Compliance Consulting and Management for Dental Practices

Dental Compliance Made Easier

How to Successfully Navigate HIPAA Teledentistry Regulations

Trio of Dentist HIPAA Violations Leads to $135,000 in Settlements

Causes and Effects of HIPAA Violations in the Dental Field

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