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Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates

We know that all emails and text messages that contain protected health information (PHI) should be encrypted.

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Are there any exceptions to the encryption rule?

Just one.

Patients can communicate with covered entities using unencrypted email and text messages, if the patients have been informed of the increased risk.

Patients can opt to have reminders sent via text messages or emails.

One issue that many healthcare providers have regarding encryption,

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Some Ford Dealers Withdraw From Electric Car Sales Program

Last year, Ford asked its 3000 US dealers to make a choice — agree to upgrade your facilities to support the EV revolution or forego the opportunity to sell electric cars from Ford. The company gave them a short window to make the decision. Fish or cut bait was the message. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in December last year, Ford CEO Jim Farley said 1,920 Ford dealers had enrolled in the Model e program for 2024-2026.

Of those, 1,659 opted into the highest level, “certified elite,” which gives them full sales and service capabilities and requires a

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Can Your EHR Template Land You in Prison?

If your electronic health record (EHR) template is set up incorrectly and leads you to be billed improperly, it could lead to prison time.

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In recent years, we have heard from many of our clients that their compliance plans received less attention than normal due to the pandemic, staffing issues, and other pressing concerns.

However, compliance enforcement is ongoing and it is essential to prioritize your compliance plan.

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When Should You Get Life Insurance?

If you’re lucky enough to receive a life insurance benefit from your employer, you might consider the matter settled. But that policy probably isn’t enough to adequately cover your needs as defined by most insurance industry experts.

“Any life insurance is better than no life insurance policy,” says Seattle-based certified financial planner and president of CEG Life Insurance Services Daniel Adams. “But having said that, if you can qualify elsewhere and you don’t have other health problems or concerns, it’s rarely going to be enough.”

Employer-provided policies usually provide you coverage equaling one year of your salary, according to the

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insurance companies want you to ‘die as quickly as possible’

This doctor has lost his patience with the US healthcare system.

One doctor has gone viral on TikTok after revealing the ugly truth that most health insurance companies allegedly want you to “die as quickly as possible.”

The TikTok was posted Thursday and had racked up nearly one million views.

“Healthcare companies don’t care about you,” said Dr. Glaucomflecken grimly. “They don’t care.”

Glaucomflecken lists off several insurance companies including United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna and Blue cross as the main guilty ones.

“They want to extract as much money as possible from your healthy body,” continued the doctor. “Then when

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3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death.

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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.

A second thing that you should know about irrevocable trusts is that they have significant advantages, and

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How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?

Many of our clients have concerns related to their children when planning estates. Concerns can range from making sure they are taken care of financially, choosing appropriate guardians, and more.

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Some of our clients biggest concerns are:

  1. I don’t want my child to blow all the money they inherit right away. We always tell clients the best way to ruin a great kid is by giving them tons of money.
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Your Pet Insurance Probably Won’t Cover Required Vaccines. Here’s Why

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What’s the deal with pet insurance not covering required vaccines?

Key points

  • Many people are used to health insurance covering preventive care, but pet insurance works differently.
  • Your pet insurance policy most likely won’t cover vaccines even though they are required.
  • Some pet insurance policies offer wellness add-ons that may cover preventive care.

Pet owners are likely well aware that their companion animals need many different annual vaccines. Some of these, like the rabies shot, are required by law. And others are recommended in order to help keep animals safe from common diseases that could be

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