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A recent federal court decision has vacated the CFPB’s Medical Debt Rule, restoring the previous framework under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Credit reporting agencies can continue to include coded medical debt in consumer reports, and creditors may consider this information when making credit decisions. Healthcare providers should ensure compliance with FCRA requirements and stay alert for future regulatory changes, especially as some states continue to pursue their own medical debt reporting laws.…

Continue Reading Court Vacates CFPB Medical Debt Rule: Key Takeaways for Providers

On October 28th, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency alerted hospital…
Continue Reading Medical Devices are Double-edged Swords for Hospitals: Vital for Patient Care but Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) generally requires employers to report and record workplace injuries. OSHA has published revised guidance regarding its recordkeeping requirements for…
Continue Reading OSHA Revises its Guidance for Recording Work-Related COVID-19 Cases

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is keenly aware of the need to protect employees of dental practices returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Continue Reading OSHA Safety Considerations for Reopening Dental Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic