Greg Ewing, JD, MPH[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesHIPAA enforcement activities impact small group practicesOn February 24, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will survey up to 1,200 covered entities and business associates to determine suitability for its HIPAA Audit Program. Small group practices need to take action and ensure they are in compliance or risk serious consequences.March 18, 2014Regulatory UpdatesThe new compliance and enforcement landscape and what to do about itLast year was quite a year for Texas dentists who provide services to Medicaid patients, families, and individuals with low incomes and resources. As a result of the new powers given to federal and state agencies through the Affordable Care Act, dentists are experiencing crippling payment holds based on mere allegations of fraud.January 12, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesNew trial date set for dentist accused of covering up murderA dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a 38-year-old woman will not have his day in court until 2026.ObesityBariatric surgery may raise oral disease riskTeam ManagementWhy dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members nowPodcastsPodcast: Dr. Martin Mendelson on transforming dentistry through behavioral scienceVulnerable PopulationsTackling the senior oral healthcare crisis