Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout 2022, Total HIPAA has focused on providing information that will keep your organization HIPAA compliant and secure by blogging on relevant topics that matter. This is our last blog of 2022. It includes a list of our most visited and cited blogs this year. GDPR and HIPAA Compliance – Do They Overlap?

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Throughout 2021, Total HIPAA has focused on providing information that will keep your organization HIPAA compliant and secure by blogging on relevant topics that matter. This is our last blog of 2021. It includes a list of our most visited and cited blogs this year. Total HIPAA strives to be your one-stop HIPAA shop.

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Sharps Compliance

AUGUST 3, 2022

A Sharps Compliance driver has one of the most important jobs in the company. Recently, we spoke with two Sharps Compliance drivers, Albert Willis and Josh Goble, about their daily experiences and the relationships they build with customers. Continue reading On The Road with Sharps Compliance Drivers at Sharps Compliance Blog.

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MedTrainer

MAY 31, 2024

Healthcare compliance is at a tipping point. To handle the ever-growing workload, healthcare compliance professionals must embrace technology. Automation can reduce the redundant administrative tasks and broken processes that plague compliance — at a significant time and cost savings. What is Healthcare Compliance Automation?

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MedTrainer

JUNE 25, 2024

Streamlining healthcare compliance management is not just a matter of meeting legal obligations but also safeguarding patient safety and organizational integrity. Healthcare-focused compliance management software is key to eliminating common challenges. What is Healthcare Compliance Management?

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) setting standards to protect workers from occupational hazards, healthcare organizations face unique challenges in maintaining compliance due to the complexity of their operations and the diverse array of risks inherent in patient care.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Maintaining good standing typically falls to a compliance analyst or officer while smaller hospitals and health systems may not staff such roles. In this blog, we’ll outline the seven key components of compliance in healthcare and how MedTrainer helps manage these processes. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Employee compliance training is essential to any healthcare organization’s onboarding process. This blog post will explore why compliance training is vital for an industry where mistakes or non-compliance can seriously affect patients, staff, and the organization.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

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

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MedTrainer

MAY 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance professionals are crucial in ensuring that healthcare facilities operate within the legal and regulatory frameworks set by federal, state, and local authorities. When managing facilities across multiple states, these professionals face unique challenges in maintaining compliance due to varying state regulations.

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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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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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HealthStream

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In 2020 HealthStream’s 10 most popular blog posts of all time ranged across a variety of subjects, from nurse communication, to defining nurse informatics and important skills for nursing, to understanding more about healthcare revenue cycle and compliance.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of healthcare, fostering a culture of compliance is a topic of utmost importance. In this blog, we delve into what is culture compliance in healthcare and the fundamental building blocks that every organization should employ. What is Culture Compliance in Healthcare?

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MedTrainer

JULY 30, 2024

Included in this blog post are the results of an audit on Wisconsin requirements. What Is Required for Wisconsin Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. MedTrainer’s healthcare policy experts often conduct state analyses of training requirements to share with customers.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 24, 2024

For healthcare executives, maintaining rigorous compliance standards is not just a regulatory obligation but a critical component of patient safety and organizational reputation. The stakes are high in compliance, with potential penalties, legal repercussions, and reputation damage looming over any lapses.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 11, 2024

Included in this blog post are the results of an audit on Florida requirements. What Is Required for Florida Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Meeting Multiple Standards: Compliance training courses that meet multiple standards are a win-win for organizations and employees.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Healthcare compliance is a critical part of any organization’s business model. The professionals who manage compliance are the front lines of preventing medical errors, deterring fraud, and staying in good standing with federal payers like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, maintaining compliance with regulations is paramount. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024. On the brighter side, compliance will make your business grow exponentially.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As such, providers should prioritize billing compliance. Practical Takeaways Ensure billing practices align with compliance standards : Physicians, particularly in addiction treatment, should prioritize compliance by verifying that all billing accurately reflects services rendered.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

What types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program? In this blog, we’ll outline what types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program and why compliance is crucial for both healthcare organizations and the agencies that support them.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Compliance officers’ responsibilities extend far beyond merely checking boxes and ticking off regulatory requirements. In fact, 61% of the compliance teams from a Thomson Reuters report also work on long-range strategies for their companies by putting regulatory and legislative changes as a top priority.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Healthcare organizations are forced to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and new state consumer privacy laws are only adding to the intricate web of healthcare compliance. It’s no secret maintaining compliance amid these new laws can be complex and confusing, especially as regulations vary from state to state.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

That’s why healthcare compliance regulations exist. What is healthcare compliance ethics? In this blog, we’ll discuss how compliance came into being and why ethics are closely monitored by federal, state, and local governments. What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics? Who Enforces Healthcare Compliance Ethics?

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MedTrainer

JUNE 11, 2024

Included in this blog post are the results of an audit on Texas requirements. What Is Required for Texas Compliance Training? Healthcare compliance training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Meeting Multiple Standards: Compliance training courses that meet multiple standards are a win-win for organizations and employees.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

For the organization itself, compliance programs are the guardians that can help potentially prevent medical errors and regulatory violations, and mitigate other compliance risks. So, how do compliance programs protect healthcare? What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

MAY 3, 2024

Non-compliance with these regulations can result in jail time, large fines, and even loss of license. Keeping compliance and fraud prevention top of mind can help to protect both your organization and its staff. Here are four ways healthcare compliance software simplifies fraud prevention: 1.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 6, 2024

Healthcare compliance monitoring has never been easy. So, what makes an effective compliance monitoring program? The compliance spectrum helps organizations of all sizes identify the effectiveness of their compliance monitoring based on three key factors: population, primary sources, and frequency.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Non-compliance in healthcare refers to the failure of healthcare providers, institutions, or individuals to adhere to the laws, regulations, and standards established to protect patient welfare, maintain data security, and ensure the efficient and ethical delivery of healthcare services. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

APRIL 28, 2024

This is how the relationship between healthcare compliance and human resource (HR) teams traditionally was viewed. Many organizations may underestimate HR’s vital role in creating a culture of compliance that will keep employee practices safe and legal. Another 64% say they lack the time and resources to meet HR compliance challenges.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Compliance audits are critical to healthcare management, ensuring that healthcare organizations adhere to legal and regulatory standards. Audits help identify areas of non-compliance, mitigate risks, and support high standards of patient care and data security. What is a Healthcare Compliance Audit?

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MedTrainer

MAY 22, 2024

Controlled dangerous substances (CDS) have extremely strict compliance regulations due to the high potential of abuse associated with them. To maintain compliance, staff must complete specific training, adhere to strict policies, and obtain DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) licensure for providers to prescribe controlled dangerous substances.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 9, 2024

The healthcare sector, renowned for its dynamic regulatory environment, relies on healthcare compliance officers who ensure their organizations adhere to established norms. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of healthcare, law, and administration, this blog will explain how to get into healthcare compliance.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: November 2024 Overlook: Other Legislation Board Updates Alabama: The Alabama Board of Pharmacy has issued a policy statement on pharmacist licensure via reciprocity. The information is fluid and evolving.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: November 2024 Overlook: Other Legislation Board Updates Alabama: The Alabama Board of Pharmacy has issued a policy statement on pharmacist licensure via reciprocity. The information is fluid and evolving.

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Verisys

JULY 8, 2024

Without the proper compliance processes, risk for the patient and organization is added to the ecosystem. Achieving Compliance with DSCSA Achieving compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) involves several key steps that trading partners in the pharmaceutical supply chain must follow.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Thus, you should uphold the sacred trust between you and your patients with successful quality care, and of course, compliance. Digitizing Healthcare: Do’s and Don’ts Electronic health records, telemedicine, and health apps have transformed the way patients and professionals interact with healthcare data.

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