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- HIPAA
What Is HIPAA Compliance and How to Do it Right
UPDATE: Looking for how to report a HIPAA compliance violation? Visit this HHS.gov complaint reporting page.
Ben Brenner18 min readRead Article - OSHA
OSHA Standards for Medical Waste and State Guideline Link
Keeping patients and staff safe when dealing with blood borne pathogens is strictly regulated by the OSHA as well as additional guidelines dictated per state.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article MedPro Disposal Receives Employer Patriot Award
On July 24, 2020, MedPro Disposal employer Marc Wolfe was awarded the prestigious Employer Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of the U.S. Department of Defense. Nominated by Army National Guard and MedPro Disposal employee Chris Oplawski, the award recognizes Wolfe and MedPro Disposal in their strong commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military forces.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article- Practice Management
5 Tips to Keep Healthcare Workers Safe
Did you know that in the United States, illnesses and nonfatal injuries in the workplace are highest among healthcare workers? On a daily basis, most healthcare providers are exposed to some sort of risk, whether it be a back injury, needlestick, latex allergy, exposure to bloodborne pathogens or violence, and stress.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - HIPAA
How to Get HIPAA Compliant and Protect your Practice
Overwhelmed with the process of navigating HIPAA compliance? We understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a bit complicated. At the end of the day, HIPAA compliance is about implementing controls and safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI) by developing policies and procedures in line with the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - Practice Management
5 Tips for Healthcare Practices Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
According to a recent report, U.S. hospitals are losing millions of dollars per day amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare institutions and practices are confronted with major shifts beyond clinical challenges, resulting in tremendous financial implications.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Medical Waste: Complete Definition, Classification, Types & Disposal Guide
Waste Classification Poster
Ben Brenner16 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
MedPro Disposal Partners With PCIHIPAA To Offer HIPAA Compliance Services
MedPro Disposal, a leader in medical waste disposal services, is pleased to announce its new partnership with PCIHIPAA, a leading Payments Card Industry (PCI) and HIPAA compliance provider. The partnership is focused on protecting MedPro Disposal clients from the onslaught of HIPAA violations which include ransomware attacks and data breaches impacting medical and dental practices throughout the United States. According to the site HHS.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), over 870,000 patient records were breached just in the month of July 2018.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
5 Steps to OSHA's Medical Waste Compliance
The risks posed to healthcare professionals, patients, waste management specialists and the environment from medical waste are substantial, which is why the use, collection and disposal of this waste is closely regulated.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article PRESS RELEASE: MedPro Disposal joins forces with MFI Medical to Provide Additional Value to Customers
MFI and MedPro will work together to help customers save on all their practice needs.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article