HIPAA

This article appeared in the July 25, 2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

HIPAA Privacy Standards for Electronic Exchange of Health Info

This article appeared in the July 25,2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

Did You Fail to File a Form 5500?

Most private-sector employee benefit plans are required to file an annual Form 5500. The Department of Labor (DOL) may impose a penalty of $1,100 for each day a Form 5500 was not timely filed.

Maryland Regulatory News - Summer 2000

1. In April, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) released its annual hospital disclosure report.

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Orders HMO to Pay Providers Twice

In an order dated December 27, 1999, Maryland Insurance Commissioner, Steven B.

HIPAA Privacy Standards for Electronic Health Information

The use of, and reliance on, the electronic exchange of health care information has increased dramatically during the last decade.

Maryland's High Court Rules on Hospital Rates

The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) sets hospital rates in Maryland.

Maryland Regulatory News - Spring 2000

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Long-Anticipated New Safe Harbors Arrive

The federal anti-kickback law has long prevented health care providers from entering into certain business arrangements.

HSCRC Redesign

On February 2, 2000, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) accepted and adopted the report of the HSCRC's Hospital Rate Redesign Work Group.