Tools to assure that your practice is fully compliant with all regulations for HIPAA, employment law, patient privacy and protected health information, as well as insurance coverage.
Annual Meeting
Registration for the AAOE Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting now open for Academy and AAOE members. View the courses dedicated to Compliance and Risk Management or our Detailed Program by Day page for a complete overview of the AAOE programs and events.
Plan your itinerary now with the virtual Advance Program. The AAOE Program begins on page 88.
News
Identity Theft, Privacy, and Security: How to Comply With Red Flags Rule and New Expanded HIPAA Requirements Order a webcast or CD of the June 23 webinar.
Update! FTC ‘Red Flags’ Goes into Effect Aug. 1
New ASC Conditions for Coverage now in effect Read the CMS Memorandum (PDF 1.87MB).
Resources
Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)
2008 Program Highlights: Download nine free practice management courses as presented during the AAOE Program of the 2008 Joint Meeting.
Risk Management Recommendations from OMIC; OMIC Sample Informed Consent Documents Review audit standards from U.S. Gov't Accountability Office
Educating Your Patients Academy's new Web page
OIG Compliance Plan For Individual & Small Group Physician Practices (PDF 345K)
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Articles
NEW! Compliance & Risk Management article archive View back issues of AAOE and Academy publications organized by topic.
OSHA Bloodborne Infection Issues - Techniques March/Apr. 2007
Free Content available to all AAO and AAOE Members:
Allied Health Recruitment & Training Tool Kit
The Academy has launched an online Allied Health Recruitment & Training Tool Kit to help ophthalmologists meet the daily challenge of recruiting, training and retaining qualified allied health personnel.
HIPAA Information
HIPAA links: - HHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Other Compliance/Risk Management Resources:
- OMIC Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company
- OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- CLIA CMS - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
- and law regarding interpreters
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