Sharps Compliance

MAY 11, 2022

has decreased since 2012, it is still a sizable number. Since 2012, an estimated 140.6 Continue reading FDA Considers New Approach to Improve Safe Disposal of Prescription Opioid Analgesics at Sharps Compliance Blog. A Persistent Problem. Though the number of prescription opioids dispensed in the U.S.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 16, 2023

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others. We conduct investigations, advise leadership, educate staff, and more, and it all plays a significant role in shaping our compliance culture. Always approach a compliance message with consideration of the audience’s point-of-view.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 18, 2022

"In addition, in 2012, UVA Health launched a remote patient monitoring program to improve patient compliance and clinical outcomes, and to reduce hospital readmissions, hospital length of stay and emergency department visits. MARKETPLACE.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“With Visibly FDA-approved online vision tests and EyecareLive’s comprehensive telehealth platform which was developed by renowned doctors of Optometry in compliance with the American Optometric Association position statement regarding telemedicine, we are better equipped to achieve our mission.”

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others and help shape our organization’s compliance culture. One way to change that perception is to avoid creating “gotcha” moments when you’re working on a compliance-related matter. Here are four tips that will help.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

You can view our H1, 2024 Report here.You can also receive a free copy of our HIPAA Compliance Checklist to understand your organization’s responsibilities under HIPAA. 150,000 Settlement 2012 Alaska DHSS $1,700,000 Settlement 2012 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. That said, implementing compliance policies or appointing an individual to be the compliance officer is not enough. To pull that off, the organization needs to have a culture of compliance that is contagious.

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YouCompli

JUNE 20, 2023

Three Ways to Create and Maintain a Healthy Compliance Culture Jay Anstine is a compliance professional and consultant in Colorado. He is writing a series of articles on compliance culture for the YouCompli blog.   The Compliance department can’t own culture. I think I’ve said that a few times on this blog!

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Total HIPAA

JANUARY 18, 2023

Each year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date software is essential for HIPAA compliance. If you’re using software that Microsoft no longer supports, you will not meet the requirements for HIPAA compliance. Dynamics AX 2012 R3. Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime. Visual Studio 2012.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 2, 2023

As compliance officers, we talk a lot about the factors that directly influence a culture of compliance in our organizations. But we don’t spend nearly as much time on elements that affect compliance culture more indirectly.  non-medical factors that influence patients’ health outcomes) can influence compliance rates.

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YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now, you may be asking, “So what does this have to do with healthcare compliance?” For that reason, if you want to improve the culture of compliance and get those leaders’ buy-in, then make sure you’re providing and delivering great customer service when consulting them. the 2005 OIG Compliance Program Guidance).

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 26, 2012

On July 2, 2012 the Officer of Inspector General (OIG) released its Medicare compliance review of West Florida Hospital in Pensacola. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 25, 2022

Law 20,584, the equivalent to HIPAA, was passed in 2012. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA? Compliancy Group can help! × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. appeared first on Compliancy Group. In Chile, Law 20,584 provides data privacy rights for patients. Learn More! ×

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 15, 2024

Through this acquisition, Access significantly accelerates its entry into the electronic health records (EHR) and archival digital records management markets, which are closely aligned with its robust records archiving and compliance management capabilities.

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Records Management Compliance Governance Hospitals 80

YouCompli

MAY 31, 2023

Four approaches to remain calm during stressful times Jay Anstine is a compliance professional and consultant in Colorado. He writes on compliance culture for the YouCompli blog. This post looks at the power of staying calm during stressful times in order to maintain support for your compliance program. No, not regulations.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Though this is a significant increase from 2012, numbers haven’t budged much since 2015. Partnerships Darena Solutions, Leidos, and SLI Compliance unveiled a verification process for AI applications built using SMART on FHIR standards. News In a blog post, ONC highlighted trends in patient access to electronic health information.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 2022 New York EyeMed Vision Care $600,000 2.1

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The HITECH Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct periodic audits of HIPAA covered entity and business associate compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. The audits were completed in December of 2012.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Consequently, when data breaches occurred due to a lack of compliance by Business Associates, there was no accountability. In two rounds of HIPAA compliance audits, widespread non-compliance was identified, yet no financial penalties were issued.

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AIHC

APRIL 18, 2022

The Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 established the current reimbursement rate at 65%. The post Medicare Bad Debt: Don’t Leave Money on the Table With Your Cost Report appeared first on American Institute of Healthcare Compliance. Under 42 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) §413.89 What is allowable bad debt?

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

That’s more than double the number of large security breaches in 2016, and more than triple the number of large security breaches in 2012. There were 725 large security breaches, defined as breaches of more than 500 records. Unfortunately, 2024 doesn’t look much better. Keep Your Systems Security and Up-To-Date. The future is coming.

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Medical Gas Compliance

OCTOBER 29, 2021

While the term Responsible Facility Authority has been in the code since 2012 and before, the individual’s responsibilities and qualifications were not clearly defined. At CHT, we support facility managers to reach their compliance goals. This article covers defining the RFA position today and moving forward.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Words like “adherence,” “compliance,” and in this question the verb, “turning,” are turn-offs for the very people legacy healthcare organizations want to engage. Contemporary health engagement for patients in the U.S. Contemporary health engagement for patients in the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a pilot program this month to make sure covered entities are in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security rules and breach notification standards, according to the OCR. The OCR will perform up to 150 audits to assess HIPAA compliance.

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Total HIPAA

JANUARY 18, 2021

Every year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA compliance. If you’re using software that Microsoft no longer supports, you will not meet the requirements for HIPAA compliance. Dynamics AX 2012. Dynamics AX 2012 R2. HIPAA Compliance. October 12, 2021.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As it relates to resolving a compliance matter, knowing how to interact with others in the organization can be the difference between getting push-back and securing buy-in. This can be especially true when the communication comes from the compliance department, and it relates to getting others to follow a regulation or internal policy.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 29, 2025

This enforcement action highlights the importance of maintaining a billing compliance policy that captures the requirements of CMSs laboratory date of service policy. What is the 14-Day Rule? The enforcement of the False Claims Act in this case demonstrates the governments desire to disrupt health care fraud and abuse.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Is this more about Cures Act compliance or about embracing a third party vendor ecosystem? If you remember this piano analogy I made back in 2012, clicks isn’t the problem. They also announced that as part of their Cures Act efforts, they’ll be launching an open API for developers to develop on top of eCW.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18. FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since 2012, OSHA has been aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for identifying dangerous substances. Provide comprehensive staff training OSHA training for healthcare workers is mandatory if an organization wants to achieve compliance with the law (much like HIPAA Healthcare Compliance ).

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Compliancy Group

MAY 22, 2024

In a Safety and Health Topic Bulletin , OSHA notes that th e Final Rule modifies the current 2012 Hazard Communication Standard in several main areas: Hazard classification : The Final Rule provides specific criteria for the classification of health and physical hazards, as well as the classification of mixtures. What Does the Final Rule Do?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Background of Banner Health’s 2016 Hack OCR launched an investigation of the Arizona-based non-profit health system in November 2012 following a breach report stating that an unauthorized party accessed the PHI of millions of patients. Million Following 2016 Hack appeared first on Compliancy Group. 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A)).

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Hall Render

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mayo Alao (Denver/Indianapolis offices) practices in the area of health care law with a focus on hospital and health system matters, regulatory and compliance issues, corporate transactions and hospital/physician alignment. James Junger (Milwaukee office) focuses his practice on pharmacy and health care compliance issues.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It is often referred to as the “right to know” law and was revised in 2012 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Labels on hazardous chemicals are a key element of OSHA compliance. The post What Does OSHA Do? appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 9, 2021

All-in-one compliance management suite creator recognized for providing healthcare organizations with the highest quality of customer support and innovation for their compliance and credentialing needs. MedTrainer Named a Company of the Year in the 2021 BIG Awards for Business.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

JANUARY 12, 2024

Fire Administration found electrical malfunctions were the leading cause of uncontained fires in healthcare facilities between 2012 and 2014, accounting for 22% of all uncontained fires. Take time now to ensure you’re in compliance with the following rules: Practice must have immediate and on-site access to a breaker box to shut down power.

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Exeed Regulatory Compliance

MARCH 22, 2020

FDA has just revised its relatively less known 2012 guidance entitled “Post-market Adverse Event Reporting for Medical Products and Dietary Supplements During an Influenza Pandemic” to clarify that the guidance is applicable to any pandemic, not just an influenza pandemic. A new FDA guidance provides much-needed relief during a pandemic.

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