Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and a Georgia hospital reached an agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The hospital will modify its policies and practices, train its staff on the ADA and the terms of the agreement, and will periodically submit reports about its compliance with the agreement.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Issue: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer cannot refuse to hire a woman based upon her pregnancy-related condition as long as she is able to perform the major functions of her job. Additional information is available in the Med-Net Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual Chapter 1, Compliance and Ethics Program.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Attorney’s Office to resolve allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals receiving this treatment are generally considered disabled under the ADA, which, among other things, prohibits private healthcare providers from discriminating on the basis of disability. appeared first on.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supporting this is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), intended to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities when it comes to areas like employment, government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. This is due to prior ADA compliance shortfalls.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Attorney’s Office has resolved its investigation of allegations that a Michigan hospital and its affiliated medical facility violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by denying patients with disabilities from bringing their service animals into their facilities.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

A Michigan ophthalmologist practice reached a settlement with the Unites States Attorney’s Office for a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by public accommodations, such as offices of healthcare providers.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 5, 2023

Regulatory agencies are doing everything they can to fight back against America’s opioid crisis, which includes additional requirements for Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act compliance. Here are ways to maintain MATE Act compliance for your practice or organization: 1.

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C&M Health Law

OCTOBER 18, 2023

HHS is proposing to amend the regulation to clarify the obligations imposed on programs and activities that receive FFA, and to improve consistency with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the “ADAAA”), amendments to the Rehabilitation Act, and significant case law.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In all other cases health information confidentiality falls under the purview of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or Family Medical Leave Act regulations. Total HIPAA specializes in making HIPAA compliance an easy and comprehensive way to become cyber secure. appeared first on Total HIPAA Compliance.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

With so many considerations in compliance, how can dental compliance be made easier? Dental compliance can be made easier by using software specializing in compliance to ensure your requirements are met, and you don’t miss a step. Guided support makes HIPAA compliance much more straightforward. Learn More! ×

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2023

The healthcare enterprise risk approach takes compliance in new directions . Featured speakers: James Bryant , Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Timothy C. Bryant, Hogan, and Wroth addressed the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association’s Healthcare Legal Compliance forum in December 2022.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 12, 2024

Surgical procedures, regulations, medications, and insurance change at the drop of a hat, with compliance teams required to keep pace. This means prioritizing healthcare compliance courses to stay within the more than 600 regulatory requirements. There are no makeup tests in healthcare compliance.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 1, 2023

Let me tell you the tooth and nothing but the tooth about HIPAA compliance consulting and management for dental practices! Steps To Ensure HIPAA Compliance for Dental Practices To ensure HIPAA compliance, dental practices must meet HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule standards. Learn More! × Find Out More!

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MAY 4, 2022

While not confirmed by the ADA, many cybersecurity experts have reported the ransomware attack was executed by a new group, Black Basta. Total Medical Compliance (TMC) is dedicated to working with clients to reduce the probability of a cybersecurity incident. Some other state association services have also been impacted.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Although the PWFA was modeled on the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), there are some subtle but important differences. Under both the ADA and PWFA, a “qualified” employee/applicant is one who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 11, 2024

What Is Required for Florida Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s what you should look for when selecting healthcare compliance courses: Healthcare-Specific Content: Scenario-based training is required in many states and it is also one of the most effective ways to learn.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Achieving and ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Rules is vital for business associates, many of whom seek assistance from third-party vendors such as Compliancy Group, to ensure no aspect of compliance has been overlooked. This was achieved by using Compliancy Group’s HIPAA compliance software solution, The Guard.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

Meeting Tennessee training requirements for compliance is critical to maintain this level of excellence. What Is Required for Tennessee Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Included in this blog post are the results of an audit on Tennessee requirements.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 11, 2024

What Is Required for Texas Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s what you should look for when selecting healthcare compliance courses: Healthcare-Specific Content: Scenario-based training is required in many states and it is also one of the most effective ways to learn.

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MedTrainer

JULY 30, 2024

What Is Required for Wisconsin Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s what you should look for when selecting healthcare compliance courses: Healthcare-Specific Content: Scenario-based training is required in many states and it is also one of the most effective ways to learn.

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 18, 2022

The United States Attorney’s Office announced a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the owners of a Virginia skilled nursing facility (SNF). To resolve this complaint, the nursing facilities’ owners agreed to adopt new ADA policies at all 13 of the SNFs in which they have an interest.

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Med-Net Compliance

AUGUST 23, 2022

In a complaint filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, a complainant, who is deaf, alleged that he was denied effective communication under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during emergency department visits and an in-patient hospital admission at one of the organization’s hospitals.?.

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Verisys

MAY 3, 2023

7 Core Elements of Healthcare Compliance Plan and How to Measure Them Healthcare compliance regulations are complex and ever-changing, but are an essential part of any healthcare organization’s effort to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. What is an effective healthcare compliance program?

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Med-Net Compliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Rollins sent a letter to all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in Massachusetts warning that refusing to provide care for persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that the US Attorney’s Office will aggressively enforce these protections.

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Med-Net Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The US Attorney’s Office reached an agreement with the operator of 21 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts to resolve allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by turning away patients who indicated they were prescribed medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Corporate compliance training helps healthcare organizations balance the need to provide top-notch care with adhering to a plethora of regulations. What Is Corporate Compliance Training? What Is the Difference Between Corporate Compliance Training and Regulatory Compliance Training?

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 25, 2023

While YouTube has become a go-to resource for tutorials, entertainment, and educational content — all of which are indeed free — finding healthcare compliance training you can trust isn’t easy. Let’s review 15 reasons why you shouldn’t use YouTube for healthcare compliance trainings, along with your best alternative option.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Total Medical Compliance is excited to announce the launch of its new suite of online courses designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals. This course helps dental professionals address substance abuse and disorders like Opioid Use Disorder, following guidance from the ADA, CDC, and NIMH.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 16, 2022

These tools may result in unlawful discrimination against people with disabilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a federal law that seeks to remove barriers for people with disabilities in everyday activities, including employment. Train appropriate staff on ADA requirements.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

The alleged conduct violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to the $31,750 the company was ordered to pay, the three year consent decree which settled the lawsuit provides for injunctive relief, training on the ADA, and compliance-related reporting to the EEOC.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2022

Brandon Cooper and Jennifer Dunphy Bowers of Get Real Health are responsible for accessibility for a site used by about three million people, with government clients who require compliance with accessibility regulations and standards. Both companies promise compliance with WCAG andthe ADA. Standard accessibility icon.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 3, 2024

Ensuring policy compliance in unison with industry shifts and changes in the law can become overwhelming, considering that healthcare policy often changes, not including “as needed” scenarios. A dental office privacy policy is needed to ensure ethical and legal compliance.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

The unnecessary segregation is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. The ADA and the Olmstead ruling require state and local governments to make services available to people with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 4, 2023

Protect Your Practice with HIPAA Compliance Healthcare practices have increasingly become targets of hackers due to the wealth of information that goes along with patient care. Breaches often result in HIPAA fines when practices fail to implement an effective HIPAA compliance program. Get HIPAA compliant today! Learn More!

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At the trial, the EEOC claimed the nursing home discriminated against the former employee in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it fired her from a laundry technician position, despite her ability to do the job, because the facility regarded her as having a physical or mental impairment.

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