If you own a company or organization that handles any form of personal health information or health records, it is crucial that you take the proper steps to stay in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Noncompliance can result in costly fines, civil lawsuits, and even closing of your practice or business in extreme cases. Be safe […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was first primarily enforced to safeguard the medical insurance for employees and their families when they lost their jobs. This act states that an employer cannot refuse medical insurance for an employee due to any pre-existing complaint. Therefore, it is a huge benefit for employees are it […]
It can be a bit intimidating trying to understand new or ever changing legislation like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. There are some part of the policy that will directly affect you and your dependents and some parts that will not. Before you can take any action, you must […]
Living with back pain can be quite disruptive to your everyday lifestyle. Dealing with discomfort in your lower back and/or extremities may lead you to seek help from a spine specialist in the Tampa Bay area, whether you’re hindered by shooting pains in your leg while walking or you notice that the ache in your […]
Nonsurgical Sciatica Treatment Nonsurgical sciatica treatment is sometimes a lonely endeavor. It often requires working on your own, either at home or in a gym, in an attempt to alleviate symptoms such as shooting pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness in the lower body. These symptoms are caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, which […]
The term prolapsed disc is often used interchangeably with “bulging” disc and “herniated” disc. These terms are not synonyms for each other, however. A bulging disc means that the outer wall of a disc is intact, but is extending beyond its normal boundary. A herniated disc means that there is a rupture, or tear, in […]
Did you know that there is a strong correlation between cherries and gout? Actually, your diet can determine your chances of having gout. What you eat increases your chances of developing gout by about 12%. Along with your diet, your vices can also contribute to this condition. Some types of food such as seafood, meat, […]
Are you afraid to smile because you’re teeth might be discolored or have gaps? There’s something about a great smile that everyone enjoys. A smile shows other people that you are truly enjoying yourself and that you are happy, but if you are afraid to show your teeth because you lack confidence in your smile […]
Whether you are a man or woman, hair thinning could be a devastating experience. Regrettably, this condition can develop over an extended time period, making every single day a difficult affair of counting fallen strands of hair inside the sink, shower, on the ground or perhaps in your hair brush. Too many people think that […]
Is your smile not quite what it could be? Do you tend to take most of your pictures with your mouth closed? But at the same time do you not want to fix whenever might be bothering you about your teeth because you don’t want to wear braces? Indeed braces are often associated with the […]
