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Managing Security/Privacy Breaches – Webinar

Managing Security Breaches Member Webinar, January 27, 2023 It can happen to anyone.  Your EMR company reports a security breach exposed some of your patient records.  You accidentally send a group email to patients without using the Blind Copy box.  You disclose records to someone without having a signed HIPAA Authorization.  All of these accidental […]

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Dr. Bonnie Virag, PT, DPT, ATC to provide webinar on treating novice and competitive swimmers

We’re pleased to have Dr. Bonnie Virag, PT and expert swimmer, give our webinar on May 15, 2019! Dr. Bonnie Virag is currently a dual credentialed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic Trainer, practicing full time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has her own history as a competitive swimmer and is on a mission to

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Are Provider Payment Cuts Funding Top Insurance Execs’ Salaries?

The next time United Healthcare, Aetna, WellPoint (Anthem BC/BS), Humana or Cigna arbitrarily deny your claims or inform you they are going to unilaterally cut your reimbursement, think about where that money is going. . . . A Connecticut Health I-Team article reports salary and compensation for the 5 highest paid execs at these companies in 2012 ranged

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Consumer Victory Against CIGNA – $77 Million Set Aside to Pay Mishandled Disability Claims

 Breaking News May 23, 2013 CIGNA mishandles long-term disability claims – has to set aside $77 million in settlement with 5 states (ME, CT, MA, PA and CA) to pay additional benefits and current claims in addition to fines.  The problems involved three CIGNA entities:  Life Insurance Company of North America, Connecticut General Life Insurance

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