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HHS Office of Civil Rights Issues 150 HIPAA Audits by KPMG

KPMG, a national consulting services firm, will conduct 150 audits of healthcare organizations in order to provide the HHS Office of Civil Rights with information on common gaps in the security of protected health information, according to a Health Data…

Sore Muscles May Not Benefit From Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for normal muscle soreness after exercise has no significant effect on pain reduction and may actually inhibit the recovery process, according to research reported in MedPage Today.

Study: Tolerability Tests Predict Opioid Effectiveness in Patients

Patients who met a composite measure of both efficacy and gastrointestinal tolerability had better opioid outcomes than patients not meeting the composite criteria, according to a study reported in Pain Medicine News.

California Orthopaedic Association Recognizes 7 Surgeons

The California Orthopaedic Association recognized seven orthopedic surgeons at their annual meeting, according to an AAOS Now report.

USC Names Dr. Jay Lieberman Chair of Orthopedic Surgery Department

Jay Lieberman, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, has been named professor and chair of the department of orthopedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.

Ohio Bill Would Have New Requirements for Concussed Athletes

Proposed legislation in Ohio would require young athletes to be pulled out of play if they are suspected of suffering a concussion or brain injury and would stay out of play until they are cleared by a physician or certified…

Physicians Beware, HIPAA Violations can Affect Your Bottom Line Regardless of the Size of Your Practice

A small physician cardiac surgery practice in Arizona, Phoenix Cardiac Surgery, recently agreed to pay $100,000 in a settlement with HHS. As a part of the settlement the group has agreed to take corrective action to implement policies and procedures…

Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. Michael Finnegan to Join NY's St. Mary's Healthcare

Gastroenterologist Michael Finnegan, MD, will join St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam, N.Y., according to a WNYT report.

MI's Rochester Endoscopy & Surgery Center Seeks to Relocate

Rochester Endoscopy & Surgery Center in Rochester Hills, Mich., has submitted a letter of intent to relocate, according to a Crain's Detroit Business report (subscription required).

11 Top EHRs For Small Practices

A new study identified 11 electronic health records products that analysts say offer the best features and long-term strategy to help small practices meet Meaningful Use requirements and prepare for healthcare reform, according to an InformationWeek report.