HIPAA Rules and Regulations

HIPAA violations can cost your practice, bigtime. There are federal fines for noncompliance based on the amount of negligence within your individual organization at the time of the violation. In human terms, fines range from anywhere between…
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COVID-19 on NYS Workers Compensation

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The COVID-19 outbreak has spread all throughout America, but most notably in New York. Considering America’s largest metropolitan hub is New York City, when the disease hit it was bound to be catastrophic. Due to the heavy outbreak in New…

What is the I-9 Form: Explanation and Advice

The I-9 Form is also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification. In the simplest terms, it is used to check the validity and identity of workers attempting to be hired for employment in the United States. It is to make sure workers are…
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Workplace Stress: Recognition and Management

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According to the American Institute of Stress, 65% of workers said that workplace stress had affected their lives in one way or another. This number is not a surprise to many, but it should be. When comparing the stress level of work environments…

12 Requirements For PCI-DSS Compliance

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Online transactions have become commonplace for many companies across all lines of industry. With the rapid growth in acceptance of online payments, many companies underestimate or are not even aware of requirements to maintain Payment Card…
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Work Injuries - Main Types and Causes

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Work injuries are all too common in the workplace. Just this year alone, workplace injuries will cost businesses over $59 billion, and that number continues to increase every year. Among the list of top workplace injuries, the “usual suspects”…
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Cognizant Gets $400 Million Payout After Cyber Attacks

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Technology consultant firm Cognizant fell victim to cyber-attacks caused by a ransomware attack last April. The hack disrupted thousands of employees from accessing networks from their home during quarantine. Clients also disallowed Cognizant…

National Safety Stand-Down Week Announced ( With INFOGRAPHIC)

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OSHA recently announced that the National Safety Stand-Down Week will take place September 14-18, 2020. This week is to recognize fall dangers, and, in general, work-site safety. Fall-related injuries continue to be the number one leader in…
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Heat Injury and Illness in the Workplace

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An Under looked problem Heat injury and illness is a serious work-related danger that affects millions of American workers each year. Not only do heat injuries directly cause injuries/illness, but at times they are the underlying reason for…