Hurricane Ida Phishing, Vishing, Scams & Fraud CISA warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane. You Absolutely Can Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated: Unless … Federal law does not prevent an employer from requiring all employees entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19. LAMMICO Update, Hurricane Resources Here is information from us regarding online hurricane resources, risk management assistance, mail and premium payments. LAMMICO Update: Mail and Offices Due to Hurricane Ida, LAMMICO’s Metairie, La., corporate office remains closed Monday, September 13, 2021. Metairie Office Closed Until Monday, September 13, 2021 LAMMICO’s Metairie, Louisiana office reopened Monday, September 13, 2021, due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. St. Bernard Parish Hospital Honored with LAMMICO's 6th Annual Patient Safety Award and Grant Congratulations to the recipient of the 6th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 20... LAMMICO’s On-Demand Education Can Help You Earn a 10% Discount on Your Premium LAMMICO offers insureds an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education. LAMMICO’s “A” Rating Reaffirmed by AM Best AM Best recently awarded LAMMICO an “A” (Excellent) rating for 2020. Credit Card Processing for Patient Payments: A Solution for LAMMICO Insureds Whether you're new to accepting patients’ credit card payments or just researching a carrier change, it's important to be prepared so you feel good ab... Chad Prather, M.D. Elected to LAMMICO Board of Directors On June 4, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors elected Chad Prather, M.D. to serve until the August 18, 2021, Annual Meeting and thereafter for a thr... A Faster Pathway to Medical Licensure in Other States Beginning July 1, 2021 The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact provides for a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of stat... Protecting PHI From a Former Employee The HHS offers tips to prevent unauthorized access to PHI by former workplace members. The 7 Main Takeaways for Healthcare Employers Now That OSHA Has Finally Unveiled Its Long-Awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Here are the seven key takeaways to ensure your workplace is in compliance with OSHA’s requirements. 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... 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! 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,... 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. 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... Telehealth Tips, Strategies and Resources LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services. 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... 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...
CISA warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane.
Federal law does not prevent an employer from requiring all employees entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Here is information from us regarding online hurricane resources, risk management assistance, mail and premium payments.
Due to Hurricane Ida, LAMMICO’s Metairie, La., corporate office remains closed Monday, September 13, 2021.
LAMMICO’s Metairie, Louisiana office reopened Monday, September 13, 2021, due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Congratulations to the recipient of the 6th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 20...
LAMMICO offers insureds an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education.
AM Best recently awarded LAMMICO an “A” (Excellent) rating for 2020.
Whether you're new to accepting patients’ credit card payments or just researching a carrier change, it's important to be prepared so you feel good ab...
On June 4, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors elected Chad Prather, M.D. to serve until the August 18, 2021, Annual Meeting and thereafter for a thr...
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact provides for a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of stat...
The HHS offers tips to prevent unauthorized access to PHI by former workplace members.
Here are the seven key takeaways to ensure your workplace is in compliance with OSHA’s requirements.
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...
You do not have to accept virtual credit cards as payment in your practice!
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,...
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.
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...
LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services.
LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and...
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...
