Hurricane Preparedness Resources for Medical Practices To assist you with preparations for the impending weather emergency, LAMMICO has several complimentary resources available to our insureds to help lim... Introducing LAMMICO’s Online Payment Solution Online payment via ACH (bank account) or credit card is now available! HHS Announces Prohibition on Sex Discrimination Includes Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity As of May 10, 2021, OCR interprets Section 1557’s prohibition on discrimination on the basis of sex to include: (1) discrimination on the basis of sex... Cyber Series Part 1: Elementary Ransomware Although ransomware is a growing threat, some of the most effective measures to prevent it are simple. Five Most Common HIPAA Violations A recent report from the American Medical Association revealed the five most common HIPAA compliance issues. LAMMICO Provides Automatic Reporting to State Boards via CE Broker LAMMICO will now report online CME/CNE courses completed by our insureds on Medical Interactive Community directly to the appropriate state board auto... Considerations Before Mandating Employee Vaccinations Employers are considering whether or not they should require or incentivize their workers to take the vaccine when it becomes widely available. Below... Point-of-Service Collections Collecting at the point-of-service is undoubtedly a sensitive topic, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Why Does the LSBME Send an Investigation Letter After a Settlement? The LSBME has the duty to conduct investigations which are prompted by several different events, such as complaints filed by the public, reports of ch... Does the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule Require Electronic Health Records on April 5, 2021? 10 Questions Answered. The compliance deadline for implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (ONC Final Rule) is April 5, 2021. We address some questions regarding the in... Cyberattacks on Small and Medium-Sized Practices are on the Rise According to an article recently published in the HIPAA Journal, there was a marked increase in cyberattacks focused on small- to medium-sized healthc... LAMMICO Recognizes National Patient Safety Awareness Week National Patient Safety Awareness Week is celebrated March 14-20, 2021. Cyber Alert: Mitigating Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities OCR is sharing the following Updated Alert on Mitigating Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities from CISA to assist HIPAA covered entities and their busin... You Do Not Have to Accept Virtual Credit Cards as Payment! You do not have to accept virtual credit cards as payment in your practice! Submitting MIPS Data 2020: Performance Year Checklist and Documentation Suggestions The deadline to submit data for the 2020 Performance year for the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) is March 31, 2021. LAMMICO created a Submissi... LAMMICO Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation LAMMICO was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the nation for 2020 by the National Association for Business Resources,... Top Five Considerations to Bear In Mind Before Closing a Medical Practice When a physician makes the decision to close a medical practice, there are procedures and responsibilities that must be carried out to allow time for... 6 X 10 = 40? For the MIPS Quality Performance Category, It Does! How to calculate your Quality score in 2021 This is not a mistake! The 2021 MIPS Composite Score is the sum of four different performance categories. Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here are a few important key items to remember before we get too far into 2021. Louisiana Medical Review Panel Process: The Basics We offer insights into the Medical Review Panel process in Louisiana. The Final Rule? It Wasn’t Really Final. We've compiled a few highlights from the Final Rule and the CCA and a few things to keep an eye on in 2021. It Really is a New Year! So far in 2021, we have new CPT codes, new COVID-19 information, new ICD-10 codes and much more! Performance, Payments and Posting: How to Read Your 2021 Medicare Remittance Advices The payment adjustments from the 2019 Performance Year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are being applied to the 2021 dates of service and are sho... LAMMICO Declares $1.3 Million Policyholder Dividend On December 9, 2020, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 2.5% dividend, marking the 14th consecutive dividend since 2008. Telemedicine Licensing Requirements A practitioner engaged in telemedicine across state lines should consult the State Board of the patient’s location (also called the originating site)... U.S. Department of Labor Issues New FFCRA Rules That Significantly Affect Healthcare Providers The United States Department of Labor issued revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Rules that went into effect on September 16, 2020 No Longer Just “the IT Guy’s” Problem: Cyber Safety is Patient Safety The HC3 will work with healthcare and cybersecurity experts to provide updated, relevant information to the HPH sector. Does this Qui Tam Supreme Court Case Affect Your Medical Record Retention Policy? A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has pushed some medical practices participating in federal programs to update their medical record retention poli... 2021 Education Update LAMMICO will host only live webinars in 2021; no live, in-person lectures will be held. Important Notice: Last Printed Issue of The LINK In 2021, LAMMICO will move to a digital-only, weekly newsletter for insureds and their practice staff, and will no longer produce a quarterly publicat... Are you following the most recent guidelines for Hepatitis C Virus screening? HCV screening in Louisiana is even more important than ever, as Louisiana has launched the first comprehensive HCV elimination program in the United S... $20 Billion in New Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $20 billion in new... Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital Honored with 5th Annual Patient Safety Award and Grant Congratulations to the recipient of the 5th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, Louisia... Key Employment-Related Questions as Medical Offices Reopen We answer key employment-related questions to help our insureds as they reopen their medical practices. Annual Meeting of Policyholders LAMMICO’s 39th Annual Meeting of Policyholders is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at our Metairie office Recognizing and Addressing Signs of COVID-19-Related Depression in Your Patients The stressors of COVID-19 have added subtleties that may be incorporated into the screening and treatment of general depressive conditions. Highlights from LAMMICO June 24 Paycheck Protection Program Webinar The following article contains highlights from LAMMICO's June 24, 2020, webinar regarding the application of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibili... 2020 Live Lectures Converted to Webinars Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, all live lecture events scheduled for 2020 have been converted to webinars. Part 1: Louisiana Medical Marijuana Update and Risk Management Considerations With the signing of Act 286, which became effective on August 1, 2020, the rules regulating the recommendation of medical marijuana by Louisiana physi... Part 2: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Releases Marijuana Emergency Rules In order to properly administer the latest changes to Louisiana’s medical marijuana law, the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy (LBP) has released emergency... Telehealth Tips, Strategies and Resources LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services. New LDH Reporting Requirements for Labs, Facilities and Healthcare Providers 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... Louisiana Informed Consent Forms, Procedure Risks Updated for COVID-19 Risks LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and... Healthcare Liability: Critical Alert to Physicians and Other Providers About Documentation Documentation, always key to the practice of medicine and defense of claims, is now even more critical due to many challenges posed by COVID-19. Telehealth Billing and Coding Matrix To help navigate the frenzied changes and various billing scenarios that have quickly emerged with the COVID-19 public health emergency, LAMMICO prepa... Updated! Cybersecurity and Social Engineering Round-up from the OCR, CDC, FBI and CISA This article contains information from OCR, CDC, FBI and CISA regarding cybersecurity and social engineering. OCR HIPAA Regulations Enforcement Discretion for Disclosure of PHI by Business Associates The HHS/OCR has issued a notification of enforcement discretion as to allowable uses and disclosures of PHI by business associates (BA) for public hea... Documentation Recommendations for Patient’s Consent to Telemedicine Visits When conducting telemedicine consultations, physicians should look to the patient’s state for guidance on the rules for telemedicine and the requireme... HHS Guidance on Telehealth and HIPAA During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency The OCR recently issued a Notification announcing OCR will waive potential HIPAA penalties against healthcare providers in connection with their good... Telehealth/Telemedicine and Your LAMMICO MPL Insurance Coverage Telehealth/Telemedicine (telehealth) coverage for patients located within an insured provider's state is already covered by your LAMMICO policy. Check it ... and Keep the Check! Providers must check the federal and state exclusion databases for all employees, owners, managers and providers in their practices to avoid monetary...
To assist you with preparations for the impending weather emergency, LAMMICO has several complimentary resources available to our insureds to help lim...
Online payment via ACH (bank account) or credit card is now available!
As of May 10, 2021, OCR interprets Section 1557’s prohibition on discrimination on the basis of sex to include: (1) discrimination on the basis of sex...
Although ransomware is a growing threat, some of the most effective measures to prevent it are simple.
A recent report from the American Medical Association revealed the five most common HIPAA compliance issues.
LAMMICO will now report online CME/CNE courses completed by our insureds on Medical Interactive Community directly to the appropriate state board auto...
Employers are considering whether or not they should require or incentivize their workers to take the vaccine when it becomes widely available. Below...
Collecting at the point-of-service is undoubtedly a sensitive topic, but it shouldn’t be ignored.
The LSBME has the duty to conduct investigations which are prompted by several different events, such as complaints filed by the public, reports of ch...
The compliance deadline for implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (ONC Final Rule) is April 5, 2021. We address some questions regarding the in...
According to an article recently published in the HIPAA Journal, there was a marked increase in cyberattacks focused on small- to medium-sized healthc...
National Patient Safety Awareness Week is celebrated March 14-20, 2021.
OCR is sharing the following Updated Alert on Mitigating Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities from CISA to assist HIPAA covered entities and their busin...
You do not have to accept virtual credit cards as payment in your practice!
The deadline to submit data for the 2020 Performance year for the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) is March 31, 2021. LAMMICO created a Submissi...
LAMMICO was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the nation for 2020 by the National Association for Business Resources,...
When a physician makes the decision to close a medical practice, there are procedures and responsibilities that must be carried out to allow time for...
How to calculate your Quality score in 2021 This is not a mistake! The 2021 MIPS Composite Score is the sum of four different performance categories.
Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here are a few important key items to remember before we get too far into 2021.
We offer insights into the Medical Review Panel process in Louisiana.
We've compiled a few highlights from the Final Rule and the CCA and a few things to keep an eye on in 2021.
So far in 2021, we have new CPT codes, new COVID-19 information, new ICD-10 codes and much more!
The payment adjustments from the 2019 Performance Year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are being applied to the 2021 dates of service and are sho...
On December 9, 2020, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 2.5% dividend, marking the 14th consecutive dividend since 2008.
A practitioner engaged in telemedicine across state lines should consult the State Board of the patient’s location (also called the originating site)...
The United States Department of Labor issued revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Rules that went into effect on September 16, 2020
The HC3 will work with healthcare and cybersecurity experts to provide updated, relevant information to the HPH sector.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has pushed some medical practices participating in federal programs to update their medical record retention poli...
LAMMICO will host only live webinars in 2021; no live, in-person lectures will be held.
In 2021, LAMMICO will move to a digital-only, weekly newsletter for insureds and their practice staff, and will no longer produce a quarterly publicat...
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...
Congratulations to the recipient of the 5th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, Louisia...
We answer key employment-related questions to help our insureds as they reopen their medical practices.
LAMMICO’s 39th Annual Meeting of Policyholders is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at our Metairie office
The stressors of COVID-19 have added subtleties that may be incorporated into the screening and treatment of general depressive conditions.
The following article contains highlights from LAMMICO's June 24, 2020, webinar regarding the application of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibili...
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, all live lecture events scheduled for 2020 have been converted to webinars.
With the signing of Act 286, which became effective on August 1, 2020, the rules regulating the recommendation of medical marijuana by Louisiana physi...
In order to properly administer the latest changes to Louisiana’s medical marijuana law, the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy (LBP) has released emergency...
LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services.
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...
LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and...
Documentation, always key to the practice of medicine and defense of claims, is now even more critical due to many challenges posed by COVID-19.
To help navigate the frenzied changes and various billing scenarios that have quickly emerged with the COVID-19 public health emergency, LAMMICO prepa...
This article contains information from OCR, CDC, FBI and CISA regarding cybersecurity and social engineering.
The HHS/OCR has issued a notification of enforcement discretion as to allowable uses and disclosures of PHI by business associates (BA) for public hea...
When conducting telemedicine consultations, physicians should look to the patient’s state for guidance on the rules for telemedicine and the requireme...
The OCR recently issued a Notification announcing OCR will waive potential HIPAA penalties against healthcare providers in connection with their good...
Telehealth/Telemedicine (telehealth) coverage for patients located within an insured provider's state is already covered by your LAMMICO policy.
Providers must check the federal and state exclusion databases for all employees, owners, managers and providers in their practices to avoid monetary...
