Healthicity

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the fast-paced world of healthcare compliance, taking a moment to assess and reassess is crucial, and the 2023 Annual Compliance Checkup Report is here to guide you through the intricacies of the evolving landscape.

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YouCompli

APRIL 12, 2023

Healthcare compliance officers previously benchmarked the 2020 DOJ ECCP’s document in an effort to assess their Compliance Program with the expectations of the DOJ. It would be prudent to conduct the same exercise now with the 2023 EECP document. The fourth area pertains to Financial Incentive System.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 23, 2024

When OIG Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Turns Up Wrongdoing Compliance officers, and the compliance programs they oversee, represent the backbone of stringent adherence to federal, state, and internal standards of conduct. The threat of financial loss isn’t the only reason to maintain corporate compliance.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A comprehensive hospital compliance work plan is pivotal for achieving these objectives. Hospital compliance officers, c-suite executives, and other decision-makers must constantly stay abreast of the latest developments in healthcare compliance. On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 18, 2023

YouCompli p r ovides a complete solution to help healthcare compliance organizations manage regulatory change. Subscribe to the YouCompli blog for enforcement updates and real-world insight on compliance officer effectiveness, regulatory change management, and the value compliance brings to an organization.

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

In our recent webinar, ProviderTrust’s Chief Compliance Officer, Donna Thiel, shared her expertise and valuable feedback from the 2023 HCCA Compliance Institute. Watch the Webinar During the Keynote Speech at the HCCA Compliance Institute this year, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Christi A.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

We work closely with our clients to ensure that their systems and processes are in compliance with these regulations. This includes regular training for staff, regular audits and reviews, and a dedicated compliance officer to help ensure that all HIPAA requirements are being met.

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Healthicity

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Our 2023 Healthcare Coding Changes webinar raised a lot of questions, so we’re tackling your insightful inquiries! Our presenter, CJ Wolf, MD, reviewed and answered questions that popped up during the webinar, so check out all his answers below. You can also see a recording of the webinar too.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) on November 6, 2023. The GCPG provides updated descriptions of the seven elements of an effective compliance program that health care entities have long relied upon.

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Healthicity

MAY 16, 2023

If you’re like me, you were in hog heaven at the HCCA’s Compliance Institute in Anaheim. It was so nice catching up with friends and colleagues while meeting and making new friends too.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

It may seem a little early to do some spring cleaning, but not when it comes to compliance! It’s that time of the year to check your records for 2023 compliance deficiencies and set your organization up for success in 2024. Release of Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) is anticipated in 2024.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 20, 2024

All too often, compliance officers and other healthcare leaders must be continually vigilant about the possibility of data breaches and threats to cybersecurity. We’ll discuss essential tools and strategies to help maintain your organization’s data privacy compliance. In 2023 alone, the U.S.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 24, 2023

24, 2023 –– YouCompli , a leading provider of SaaS healthcare compliance solutions, today announced it has added two of the compliance industry’s best-known and most respected professionals to its Advisory Board. Roy also is a former Mayo Clinic administrator, consultant, and compliance officer. PITTSBURGH –– OCT.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If a non-employee(s) is chosen, the OSHA compliance officer will determine whether the third party is reasonably necessary to conduct an effective and thorough inspection. The DOL will be accepting comments on the NPRM until October 30, 2023.

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 25, 2023

These regulations were proposed to implement portions of the New York State 2020-2021 Budget Bill amending the mandatory compliance program requirements. The regulations were finalized in December 2022, with an effective date of March 28, 2023, and an enforcement moratorium that has just ended.

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Compliance Overpayments Overpayment Compliance Officers 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 15, 2023

HIPAA Guidelines: Seven Elements For Effective Compliance In 2011, HHS published “The Seven Fundamental Elements Of An Effective Compliance Program”. We have slightly amended it to be more relevant to HIPAA compliance in 2023. Designate a Privacy Officer and a Security Officer.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 15, 2024

The following is a guest article by Heather Randall, PhD, Chief Compliance Officer at TrustCommerce Regardless of whether the information is clinical, financial, or demographic, patients are increasingly worried about the possibility that their personal data could be compromised.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2023, on average, just one data breach incident cost around $10.93 Reversing this issue is only one reason why healthcare compliance officers prioritize the use of corporate compliance software solutions. Along with these primary benefits, other advantages push healthcare compliance officers toward compliance software.

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Verisys

MAY 3, 2023

The DOJ goes one step further and outlines three questions you should consider when developing or measuring the effectiveness of a compliance program in their recent version (2023) of their Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs : Is your compliance program well-designed? Do they feel supported by senior leadership?

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Including key stakeholders in these evaluations is also important, such as compliance officers, legal teams, and department heads. Continuous education and training is another efficient strategy to maintain healthcare compliance programs. link] OIG General Compliance Program Guidance. November 2023, [link] U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

AI-powered medical documentation tool Abridge appointed Zachary Lipton as Chief Scientific Officer. Value-based care technology and service provider Vytalize Health named Derek Kang as Chief Compliance Officer. Administration platform vendor Holon Solutions appointed Brad Nichols as Chief Customer and Digital Officer.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Hospitals 98

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new General Compliance Program Guidance (“GCPG”) for members of the health care compliance community and other health care stakeholders.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

About AAPC AAPC is the nation’s largest education and credentialing organization for medical coders, billers, auditors, practice managers, documentation specialists, compliance officers, and revenue cycle managers. Originally announced November 16th, 2023 To learn more about Semantic Health, visit semantichealth.ai.

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Provider Trust

MARCH 13, 2023

On January 25, 2023, the US Department of Justice joined with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) to launch a multi-state law enforcement action to apprehend individuals involved in this fraudulent nursing degree scheme.

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Provider Trust

JUNE 13, 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10am CST Join us for a webinar on Vendor Exclusion Monitoring, featuring Christopher Redhage, co-founder of ProviderTrust, and Katy Harvey, Vice President of Provider Segment.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

This is one of seven components recommended in the OIG’s compliance guidelines. In large healthcare organizations, a compliance officer is typically responsible, however, in smaller organizations, such as physician practices, a case could be made for the entity’s compliance contact to be in one of several different roles.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Regulations Unique to Idaho To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Idaho , there are a few additional regulations. Healthcare Facility Standards In Idaho, the Bureau of Facility Standards plays a key role that is particularly relevant for healthcare executives and compliance officers.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

These groups cover privacy and HIPAA compliance best practices, HIPAA breach trends, and HIPAA enforcement initiatives and breach trends. This will be followed by the preconference basic training day on March 2, 2023.

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US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Compliance Medicaid 76

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Regulations Unique to Missouri To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Missouri , there are a few additional regulations. Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center Smoke Evacuation Law For compliance officers and healthcare leaders in Missouri, understanding the surgical smoke plume evacuation system requirement is crucial.

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YouCompli

JUNE 6, 2023

An effective compliance program requires risk mitigation. Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC contributes a regular post on compliance officer effectiveness for the YouCompli blog. Risk assessment has not traditionally been considered a core element of a compliance program. We do not rent or sell your information.

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Healthicity

MAY 21, 2024

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and compliance is more crucial than ever. The OIG’s November 2023 Healthcare General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) underscores the need for robust risk management and continuous improvement.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 16, 2024

Insights and Feedback from 2023 Before moving on from 2023, it is important to take time and get feedback from business partners to ensure an “outside-in” perspective is included in your 2024 plan. Compliance teams should review the document and assess how their program measures up to expectations.

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Healthicity

JULY 2, 2024

In November of 2023, the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an important guidance document called the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). Though these documents are welcomed by the compliance community, they are not, in and of themselves, a checklist or model compliance program.

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Total HIPAA

JUNE 28, 2023

Not having a Compliance Officer, accurate Risk Assessment, and Incident Breach Guide Some departments consider themselves to be HIPAA compliant just by knowing and following their own guidelines regarding PHI. It could be leveraged in a ransomware attack, or it could be stored for use at a later date.

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Healthcare Law Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

ATA 2023: Join Us for Live Music and Libations! Be sure to stop by our reception at Biga on Sunday, March 5 th at 6:30 p.m. CT for an evening of live entertainment, networking, Latin-themed food, and a view of the San Antonio River Walk.

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YouCompli

JULY 3, 2023

She shares an example of a compliance officer who was contacted for guidance after a hospital system purchased 1,500 iPads for field staff without securing funds to encrypt the devices.   He advises compliance officers to avoid using “draconian must-terminate language” and to focus, instead, on having conversations.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 17, 2024

In 2023 alone, the improper payment rate reported by CMS for Part D payments alone was nearly 4%, an increase from 2022. The post-inspection report helps facility managers and compliance officers become more aware of deficiencies that require immediate corrective actions.

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