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Building an OIG Compliance Program for Physicians

Compliancy Group

Since the start of the data privacy rule in 2003 alone, there have been at least 350,000 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act complaints with 1,188 compliance reviews. Being placed on this list means that an individual or entity has committed fraud or harmed a patient(s).

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What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Cover?

HIPAA Journal

Prior to HIPAA being passed in 1996, concerns were raised that the cost of reforming the health insurance industry would be passed onto employers and employees in the form of higher premiums. As health insurance premiums are tax deductible, this would impact federal tax revenues.

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The Rise of Healthcare Governance, Risk, and Compliance

MedTrainer

It also supports financial compliance by implementing accurate billing practices and fraud prevention mechanisms, which are crucial for maintaining the organization’s financial health. Healthcare GRC programs are relatively new, having gained prominence over the past two decades.

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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

According to the most recent update, the HHS has received almost 300,000 complaints since the compliance date of the Privacy Rule (April 2003). Since its passage, Standards have been introduced to improve patients´ rights and safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI). What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

Total HIPAA

HIPAA” is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. This federal regulation set standards for safeguarding Protected Health Information , or PHI. HIPAA is regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The Privacy Rule (2003).

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What Are THE 3 Major Things Addressed in the HIPAA Law?

HIPAA Journal

For example: Had the health insurance industry been allowed to continue operating as it did prior to HIPAA, tens of millions of Americans would be excluded from health plan benefits. Had the momentum to improve health care not been given a kickstart by HIPAA, subsequent health care initiatives may never have happened.

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