Health care incurs highest data breach costs – for the 13th year in a row
Global average cost of a data breach reaches $4.45 million; cost of avoiding law enforcement after a ransomware attack increases by $470,000.
Risk Management Alerts
The latest risk management news and alerts issued by dental organizations.
August 21, 2023
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Warning Regarding Widespread Fraud
The DEA is warning the public of a widespread fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate DEA agents.
June 19, 2023
Federal Agencies Release New Guidelines to Help Providers Fend Off Ransomware
A group of Federal agencies recently updated guidelines to help health care organizations protect against ransomware attacks.
June 19, 2023
Important Cyber Security Notice
Our Cyber Security Partner, Tokio Marine, has released the following important notice regarding organizations using Meta Pixel
February 01, 2023
The CDC Has Updated Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is releasing updated and expanded recommendations for clinicians providing pain care for adult outpatients with short and long term pain.
November 09, 2022
FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of Law Enforcement and Government Officials
BALTIMORE—The FBI is warning individuals employed in the healthcare industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information
October 06, 2022
Maryland Department of Health to Expand Primary Care Program during Open Application Period
The Maryland Department of Health announced on 6/14/2022 that it is expanding the Maryland Primary Care Program during the open application period. Care Transformation Organizations (CTOs) and primary care practices can apply for the program through midni
June 14, 2022
HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth
HHS, though the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) , is issuing guidance on how covered entities can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services in a manner that is acceptable to HIPAA.
June 13, 2022
MARYLAND ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND CATASTROPHIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Issued Proclamation of Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency – COVID-19
January 11, 2022
Maryland Primary Care Program Agreement
MDH and CMMI came to a preliminary agreement to establish a Track 3 for the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP).
December 20, 2021
Cyber Security Alert from the Maryland Department of Health
Security incident was discovered involving the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) information technology systems
December 10, 2021
HHS 405(d) Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches
The 405(d) Program and Task Group is a collaborative effort between industry and the federal government, which aims to raise awareness, provide vetted cybersecurity practices, and move organizations towards consistency in mitigating the current most perti
December 07, 2021
MACS for MOMs
Support for prescribers in addressing the needs of pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorder.
October 13, 2021
The most common cybersecurity mistakes doctors make
The risks of poor cybersecurity hygiene have never been greater. Here’s how physicians can improve theirs.
July 29, 2021
Multistate Outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB)
Suspected contaminated bone allograft material used in surgical procedures.
June 21, 2021
Postcard Disguised as Official OCR Communication
HHS Office warns of postcard disguised as official OCR communications.
April 26, 2021
Your Patient Is Now Reading Your Note: Opportunities, Problems, and Prospects
Patients have unprecedented online access to their medical records. More than 6 million Americans can now read their doctors’ notes via patient portals, and continued rapid growth is likely.
April 06, 2021
Attorney General Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation.
March 23, 2021
VaccineFinder Public Display Checklist for Providers
VaccineFinder.org provides a national resource of COVID-19 vaccine providers to help consumers find provider locations that carry COVID-19 vaccines.
February 24, 2021
Report: Healthcare data breaches spiked 55% in 2020
There were nearly 600 healthcare data breaches in 2020, a 55% jump from 2019, a new report shows.
February 23, 2021
WHO eLearning Modules on 2019 nCoV Up and Running
More than 25,000 individuals have accessed the World Health Organization's (WHO) online training on how to detect, prevent, respond to, and control the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV).
February 18, 2021
AHRQ Updates Toolkit on Improving Your Diagnostic Testing Process
This step-by-step guide advises how to improve the safety and accuracy of the diagnostic testing process in primary care settings.
February 18, 2021
Health Care Provider Referrals to Monoclonal Antibody Infusions
The Maryland Department of Health has released updated guidance on referring patients to Monoclonal antibody infusions.
February 18, 2021
Antibiotic and Opioid Stewardship in Dentistry
The Patient Safety Network has released an article titled "Antibiotic and Opioid Stewardship in Dentistry."
January 08, 2021
Baltimore County launches health care provider registry
The Baltimore County Department of Health invites county health care providers to register their practice in the county’s new provider registry.
January 05, 2021
Marylanders are eligible for ‘no-cost’ COVID-19 vaccinations
The Maryland Insurance Commissioner reminds all Marylanders that they cannot be billed for COVID-19 vaccinations.
December 15, 2020
Charges for Enhanced Infection Control and PPE
In a new bulletin, the MIA explains their enforcement position on Physicians attempting to charge patients additional...
December 15, 2020
CDC Guidance for Handling the Holidays During the Pandemic
As the holiday season grows near, the CDC released new guidance on how to handle holiday celebrations and group gatherings.
November 19, 2020
BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Helping the Helpers and Those They Serve
The MDH Behavioral Health Administration and MedChi are jointly sponsoring a new webinar series, the BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Helping the Helpers and Those They Serve.
November 18, 2020
Maryland Adds New Condition to Resuming Elective and Non-Urgent Procedures and Appointments
On Nov. 17, the MDH issued a directive and Order that adds new measures that health care providers must implement to resume elective and non-urgent procedures.
November 17, 2020
Implementing Effective Mask Policies in Your Practice
This PowerPoint includes guidance on mask policy posting and notification, implementation, and managing objections.
October 13, 2020
New Risk Management Program Highlights Resilience
The Risk Management Department is offering a free 1.5-hour webinar on “Finding Resilience During a Pandemic,” presented by Lynne Hughes.
October 07, 2020
Maryland Department of Health Releases Face Coverings Signage
The Maryland Department of Health has released face coverings signage for Maryland businesses.
September 08, 2020
Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofing COVID-19 Loan Relief Webpage via Phishing Emails
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently tracking an unknown malicious cyber actor who is spoofing the Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief webpage via phishing emails.
August 17, 2020
Postcard Disguised as Official OCR Communication
Postcard Disguised as Official OCR Communication
August 06, 2020
Interpreting the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
Interpreting the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, from the Byrne Legal Group
August 03, 2020
Attorney General alerts consumers and dental providers that surcharges may violate the Consumer Protection Act
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is alerting consumers to surcharges by some dental providers that could violate the Consumer Protection Act.
June 15, 2020
Medical Practice in The Face of COVID-19
In this course, Maryland attorney John T. Sly of the law firm Waranch & Brown, L.L.C., will assist you in navigating recent executive orders from Maryland and Virginia, infection control parameters from OSHA, CDC guidance on safely resuming in-person care
May 15, 2020
FAQs and Guidance: Residential Mortgage and Commercial Mortgage Deferment Program
Receive guidance and read frequently asked questions about the D.C. Residential Mortgage and Commercial Mortgage Deferment Program.
May 07, 2020
MGMA to host "Roadmap for Resuming Business Operations" webinar
The Maryland Medical Group Management Association (MDMGMA) is hosting a webinar, Town Hall: Roadmap for Resuming Business Operations, Wednesday, May 6 at noon, developed in collaboration with leadership from Medicus IT.
May 01, 2020
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Information
President Trump is providing support to healthcare providers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 27, 2020, the President signed the bipartisan CARES Act that provides $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the fro
April 13, 2020
Phoenix Systems may have been compromised
The MSDA was made aware today that Phoenix Systems may have been compromised. If you are a client of Phoenix Systems, we urge you to call for an update regarding your account.
April 08, 2020
Individual Posing as OCR Investigator
It has come to OCR’s attention that an individual posing as an OCR Investigator has contacted HIPAA covered entities in an attempt to obtain protected health information (PHI).
April 06, 2020
How to Protect the Health of Your Home and Family
The American Academy of Family Physicians gives guidance on how to take extra precautions both before they arrive and after they leave the workplace to limit risk of COVID-19 to family and other household members.
March 31, 2020
Reducing Stigma - COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
March 23, 2020
Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
March 23, 2020
MedChi Coronavirus Resource Center
Click here to access MedChi's coronavirus Resource ...
March 23, 2020
OCR Guidance on Telehealth - March 20, 2020
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on telehealth remote communications following its Notification of Enforcement Discretion during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergen
March 23, 2020
MSDA Recommends Limiting Non-Essential Visits
MSDA Recommendation
March 18, 2020
Medicare Telehealth FAQ - COVID-19
Updated on March 17, 2020
March 18, 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - COVID-19 Toolkit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers in the wake of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
March 18, 2020
Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During COVID-19
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Informat
March 18, 2020
Massachusetts Medical Society COVID-19 Resource Center
Health officials continue to closely monitor the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
CDC's Information for Healthcare Professionals - COVID-19
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients
March 18, 2020
JAMA Network's COVID-19 Updates
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, overwhelming ICU and health system capacity.
March 18, 2020
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine COVID-19 Resource Center
Coronavirus Resource Center
March 18, 2020
American Hospital Association Updates & Resources on COVID-19
The following tools include resources and developments related to COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Information for Dental Hygienists
American Dental Hygienists' Association Information on COVID-19
March 18, 2020
ADA Coronavirus Resource Center for Dentists
ADA Coronavirus Resource Center for Dentists
March 18, 2020
American College of Emergency Physicians - COVID-19
We are updating our COVID-19 Clinical Alert repository daily to assist you with patient care.
March 18, 2020
American Academy of Family Physicians Updates and Resources on COVID-19
Prepare for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 18, 2020
Academy of General Dentistry Information on COVID-19
AGD continues to monitor COVID-19 and work to identify resources and information that are useful to our members.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phishing Scams
A series of phishing scams have exploited the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
March 17, 2020
ADA releases coronavirus handout for dentists based on CDC guidelines
The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.
March 17, 2020
AHIMA Resources on COVID-19
Click here to access the resources that AHIMA has put together to address any COVID-19 ...
March 16, 2020
Managing Anxiety & Stress from COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people.
March 16, 2020
Information for Patients from the CDC
How to Protect Your Patients
March 16, 2020
World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Information from the World Health Organization on COVID-19
March 16, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019)
COVID-19: A New Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Advice from the CDC
March 16, 2020
Guidance for Collecting Specimens for COVID-19 Testing
The Maryland Department of Health has released information for clinicians who may collect specimens to be referred for COVID-19 testing.
March 09, 2020
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance for health care professionals caring for COVID-19 patients.
March 09, 2020
HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus
In light of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, the OCR at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is providing this bulletin to ensure that HIPAA covered entities and their business associates are aware of the ways that patient information may be sh
February 17, 2020
Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to closely monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus.
February 17, 2020
Two Vaping Advisories Released by CDC
The CDC has issued two advisories — one on how to evaluate flu-like symptoms in the face of concerns about vaping, and the other about how the CDC will count and report e-cigarette and vaping–associated lung injuries (EVALIs).
January 29, 2020
Responding to Social Media Reviews Can Lead to Penalties
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services published a press release signaling how Covered Entities should react to social media reviews.
January 29, 2020
American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Surgery
Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
November 08, 2019
FDA issues warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with post-approval study requirements
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with their requirements, under their premarket approval orders, to conduct post-approval studies to assess the long-term safety a
November 08, 2019
Tips for Mitigating a Ransomware Attack
While cybersecurity experts say it's extremely difficult to avoid ransomware incursions, some fairly basic steps can mitigate their effects.
October 11, 2019
Protecting Against the Perils of Dental Patient Data Breaches
This pattern of data breaches is very concerning for dental practices, which are charged with protecting people’s most sensitive information. What can practices do to protect themselves against this growing problem?
October 11, 2019
Seminar Location Change
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Thursday September 19th Pathology Program will be held at Holy Cross Hospital (listed as Medical Mutual in the brochure) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
September 16, 2019
Enhancing Your EHR and Provider Documentation – Presented by eClinicalWorks and Kem Tolliver
On September 18th, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting a webinar focusing on eClinicalWorks EHR platforms.
September 12, 2019
Cyber Pulse: The State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare – Part Two
A study on cybersecurity amongst Americans and Canadians working in the healthcare industry.
September 12, 2019
Enhancing Your EHR and Provider Documentation – Presented by HCMI Solutions and Kem Tolliver
On September 24th, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting a webinar focusing on AllScripts and Epic EHR platforms.
September 12, 2019
Survey Results – The State of Patient Identity Management
Do You Have the Right Authentication Measures in Place to Prevent Patient Identity Theft?
August 05, 2019
Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients
Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients
Click here to access the article from the Department of Health and Human ...
July 09, 2019
CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Some policies, practices attributed to the Guideline are inconsistent with its recommendations
June 25, 2019
Quest Diagnostics Says Up to 12 Million Patients May Have Had Financial, Medical, Personal Information Breached
Quest Diagnostics Says Up to 12 Million Patients May Have Had Financial, Medical, Personal Information Breached
June 04, 2019
CDC develops measles toolkit for health care providers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a toolkit to help health care professionals respond to measles outbreaks around the country.
May 13, 2019
EHR Optimization Webinar presented by Athena Health
On May 2nd, at noon, Medical Mutual will be conducting its first of a series of webinars on EHR optimization!
March 27, 2019
HHS Proposes New Rules to Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information
HHS Proposes New Rules to Improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information
February 11, 2019
2018 District of Columbia Medical Licensure Program
2018 District of Columbia Medical Licensure Program
January 29, 2019
Pediatrics Group Calls on Clinicians to Address School Absenteeism with Patients, Caregivers
Pediatrics Group Calls on Clinicians to Address School Absenteeism with Patients, Caregivers
January 29, 2019
The Cost of a Free Press: Allergy Practice Pays $125,000 to Settle Physician’s Disclosure of Patient Information on TV
Don’t let this happen to you!
December 03, 2018
Final Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2019
On November 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that includes updates to payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the ...
November 05, 2018
American Dental Association Announces New Policy to Combat Opioid Epidemic
The American Dental Association announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and continuing education. ...
October 18, 2018
CDC Notice on Increased Seasonal Influenza Activity and Treatment
The CDC reports increased influenza A(H3N2) activity and its clinical implications, as well as a summary of recommended antiviral drug treatments and an update on approved treatment drugs and supply this ...
October 18, 2018
Get Your ICD-10 questions answered with CodeASSIST
Get it Right with CodeASSIST!
There are more than 60,000 diagnosis codes included in ICD-10. Coding accuracy and specificity is vital, not only to ensure effective patient care, but also to ...
November 12, 2017
