Overregulation Choking All Aspects of Human Life

No human civilization runs perfectly, that is not to say one couldn’t, as it is possible. Surely the United States runs better than most civilizations on the Planet in this present period, but with its top heavy Government it is not the epitome of efficiency by any means.

FTC Cannot Regulate Lawyers?

Why is it that every single industry is regulated except lawyers? It is really funny because they are the only ones who are really putting the screws to the American People.

Buying Natural Gas Under Deregulation...Avoid These 3 Costly Mistakes

Certain states allow customers to buy natural gas from somone other than their main utility company. There are three mistakes that must be avoided.

2006 Government Regulatory Trends

The Business Regulatory Climate in the United States in 2005 changed from a referee type enforcement mission to an attitude that all business people were guilty of some sort of unethical behavior.

HIPAA and Email - How Does Your Practice Deal with Compliance in a Digital Age?

Email as a communication solution for the smaller clinic can be a time-saving resource. It can replace the many phone calls and postal mailings, adding a financial benefit to the smaller clinic. However, some healthcare practitioners feel that emailing their patients equates to working for free, but some clinics have already adopted charging for email consultations. At some practices, patients pay a flat rate from $100 to several hundred dollars per year for this type of service. This article addresses email in the digital medical office and ramifications of HIPAA Compliance.

Over Regulation and Over Lawyering Killing American Commerce

Well I have retired at 40-years old and it is not because I am lazy, stupid or want to kick back. It is because I just got tired of beating my head against the wall filling our forms, dealing with all the over regulation in industry and then having to watch lawyers over charge and take all the cream off the top.

Tools For Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

This article discusses several tools for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

Electronic Medical Billing Software and Service Compliance With Pre-Payment And Post-Payment Audits

Mistaken payments add up to an estimated $200 billion, exceeding 10% of national healthcare costs. A payment scrutiny program to avoid mistaken payments can be as successful a profit-building strategy for insurance companies as raising premiums or adding members. However, avoiding mistaken payments is hard because of the volume of claims, the disparate and disconnected sources of relevant information, the resource-intensive manual processes needed to identify and investigate recovery opportunities, and regulatory requirements for timely payments. A full-scale implementation of payment scrutiny strategy requires sophisticated processes to handle prepayment claim review and post-payment audits and uses advanced fraud detection technology similar to those used in credit card fraud detection.

ASE-PERM Regulations Published

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published the regulations for its Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) program after two years. The regulations will take effect on March 28, 2005. Febru...

Annoying Government Regulations For The Fitness Enthusiast

Maybe the US FDA is not good enough for some doctor that bums in the government office I suppose? I'm not talking about steroids or anything illegal here...

Boating Regulations - Be Prepared BEFORE You Go

Boating is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the summer's sunny days. However, working with such a powerful machine, boaters must follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and those surrounding them. This article discusses in detail the rules and regulations regarding boating in various States.

OSHA Can't Do Everything! Check Your Safety And Health Regulations

OSHA is a company that its sole purpose is making sure that every company complies with the regulations. Of course, there are not enough employees in OSHA to keep an eye on every company existent, but, some tactics are used.

The Environmental Protection Agency and Their Standing in the Community

The Environmental Protection Agency has a tough time of keeping everyone happy. On one hand business owners and corporations piss and moan and complain about their over bearing enforcement, fines and regulations.

SEC Wanted More Board of Directors Who Were Not Insiders; Unintended Consequences Again

The Securities and Exchange Commission thought it might be a nifty idea for Corporate Board of Directors to have fewer insiders on them so they would serve the will of the shareholders and not allow corporate executives to do so much hanky panky and keep getting such big bonuses.

Business Wars in the Market Place; Online Gambling VS the Gaming Industry in the US

The war between online gambling and the US gaming industry is getting heavy, as the government is intervening now. Why? Simple, many states receive a lot of revenue from the gaming industry. States like Nevada, Alabama and New Jersey and without this tax revenue they will have severe budget issues.