As we pause this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, LAMMICO wishes to express our gratitude for each of our nearly 8,000 member-owners.

One of the frustrations that many providers have with the proposed Rule is the policy requiring budget neutrality.

For 2020, CMS has declared all 64 parishes in Louisiana to be a CMS-designated region affected by an Extreme and Uncontrollable event - Hurricane Laur...

LAMMICO and Medical Interactive Community L.L.C. have co-authored a research study that examines the “Effect of individualized learning plans on nurse...

Patients could soon be allowed to view not just lab results, but information such as progress notes, surgical notes, clinical notes and other informat...

As a healthcare professional, you hold sensitive information inclusive of names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and insurance inf...

The revised rules went in effect on September 16, 2020 and will require healthcare providers to provide FFCRA protected/paid leave to a broader range...

HCV screening in Louisiana is even more important than ever, as Louisiana has launched the first comprehensive HCV elimination program in the United S...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $20 billion in new...

LAMMICO offers insureds an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education.

LSBME licensees are receiving phone calls and correspondence from scammers who claim to be with the LSBME

Although the HIPAA Security Rule does not require it, creating and maintaining an up-to-date IT asset inventory could be a useful tool.

Congratulations to the recipient of the 5th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, Louisia...

This is part one of a four-part series on COVID-19, compensation and quality.

This is part two of a four-part series on COVID-19, compensation and quality.

This is part three of a four-part series on COVID-19, compensation and quality.

This is part four of a four-part series on COVID-19, compensation and quality.

On August 5, 2020, the EEOC released guidance for healthcare providers to assist their patients who have a history of opioid use or misuse with stayin...

As of August 1, 2020, pelvic examinations may not be performed unless certain conditions are met.

Now that the 2020 legislative session has concluded, we share the LSMS recap of some notable pieces of legislation that were debated this session.

LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services.

CMS has now released the 2020 QPP Exception Applications Fact Sheet.

The LDH EOC released Health Alert Network Message 20-38 on June 18, 2020, regarding new demographic data elements that must be collected and reported...

Physicians and other healthcare providers can prepare for more widespread cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus by taking advantage of these resources.

Approximately 400 physicians in the U.S., more than one per day, die by suicide each year.

LAMMICO's Cyber Liability Insurance partner, NAS Insurance Services, LLC (NAS), was recently acquired by Tokio Marine HCC.

Louisiana law does not set the copy fees for a patient record request. Pursuant to Title 45 Section 164.524 of the Federal regulations, a patient or h...

Happy holidays from all of us at LAMMICO!

A Connecticut allergy practice has agreed to pay the OCR $125,000 and adopt a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Priva...