MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This critical responsibility rests on the shoulders of the healthcare compliance officer. Read on if you’ve ever wondered about the unsung heroes as we answer the question: What does a compliance officer do in healthcare? What Is the Primary Role of a Compliance Officer in Healthcare?

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Despite your best efforts in meeting healthcare compliance requirements, errors may still occur. Maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive information and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse is essential to quality healthcare and promoting workplace safety.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The GCPG has been anticipated since the OIG announced on April 25, 2023, that it planned to modernize the accessibility and usability of its publicly available resources, including the OIG’s Compliance Program Guidance (CPG) documents. The Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program. OIG Resources and Processes.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Review Recent Compliance Changes There is a major shift in compliance priorities toward addressing health inequities and improving access to quality healthcare services. The OIG is making major investments to systematically detect and prosecute fraud. We all should be a LOT more prepared!

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

In healthcare especially, fraud is something responsible providers need to be on the lookout for. It’s why many organizations choose to work with a Certified Fraud Examiner as part of their ongoing efforts to remain responsible and compliant with financial best practices. What is a Certified Fraud Examiner?

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MedTrainer

JULY 25, 2024

Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards is crucial to uphold compliance and regulatory requirements for any health organization. What Is HIPAA? HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. Audits serve as a critical defense against fraud and inefficiency while fostering trust in your practice. This is to confirm that staff are properly trained in compliance protocols. What’s more, they improve operational efficiency and enhance patient trust.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. But what exactly is considered fraud, waste, and abuse? These complaints can trigger an audit. Data Analysis and Trends.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Importance of Compliance Documents to Your Healthcare Organization Besides enabling various compliance activities, readily available compliance documents can make a significant difference in maintaining your entity’s reputation. Examples include confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements , copyrights, and patents.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Reviewing the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) enforcement actions is important for compliance officers because it can help them understand the OIG's focus and priorities, and how to comply with federal health care laws and regulations. Government agencies expect your organization to stay informed.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 21, 2024

Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees regulations covering federal programs offering benefits to healthcare organizations. All these tasks can seem daunting to even the most organized compliance officers. For example, how do they make the training engaging and memorable?

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 3, 2024

What To Know When Navigating HIPAA Incidents Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations already require healthcare-based businesses to have a response plan while operational. For many compliance officers, though, it’s not only about the documentation tracking — it’s about the overall savings.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

This certification, offered by the CCB, showcases a deep understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management principles, making it highly relevant for healthcare compliance roles. Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): Several entities, such as ECFC, offer versions of a CHP certification.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Importance of Workforce Compliance Compliance with workforce requirements in healthcare involves ensuring the organization and its members comprehend and adhere to laws governing patient safety and privacy, maintaining secure working conditions, and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

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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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Total Medical Compliance Resources

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Priced at $15.00, this course is invaluable for physicians, dentists, healthcare administrators, IT personnel, compliance officers, and administrative staff, helping them understand the significance of secure PHI and their roles in protecting patient data. link] HIPAA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Awareness Course $30.00

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Such a program assures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, reducing the risk of legal and financial ramifications. A strong compliance program assists organizations in navigating this complicated landscape while avoiding potential breaches and penalties.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees efforts in the healthcare sector to identify, reduce, and prevent incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse of funds from programs like Medicare. Such an ongoing auditing system is crucial to a healthcare organization’s compliance program.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

There’s a significant connection between healthcare compliance and risk management. Compliance officers must thoroughly understand both concepts to protect their organizations and the patients they serve. Risk management refers to identifying, avoiding, and mitigating the factors contributing to healthcare non-compliance.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 30, 2024

We suggest incorporating them into an annual compliance checklist for companies across the healthcare sector. HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 governs how healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI). Under the direction of the U.S.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 8, 2024

Many physical therapy practices are under the false assumption that they don’t need to comply with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, often discussing patient care in front of other patients. However, failing to follow healthcare compliance standards can harm your patients and your practice.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In November, updates for 2024 appeared in the OIG General Compliance Program Guidance, including recommendations for Medicare, nursing facilities, and other industry-specific entities. The updated OIG General Compliance Program Guidance also focuses more on improving the quality of patient care and identifying the factors that undermine care.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Compliance Officers: Healthcare compliance officers , responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance within healthcare organizations, often hold healthcare regulatory compliance certificates. These certificates validate their expertise in monitoring and ensuring compliance within their institutions.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Healthcare compliance laws play a vital role in safeguarding patients’ rights, preventing fraud and abuse, and maintaining the integrity of healthcare systems. Let’s delve into the importance of healthcare compliance laws and regulations, their impact on providers and organizations, and the guidelines governing their implementation.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Thereafter, OIG said it planned to update existing industry-specific compliance program guidance (ICPG), which would include tailoring each to address fraud and abuse risk areas specific to a particular industry and describing the compliance measures that industry could take to reduce these risks [2].

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Compliancy Group

JULY 12, 2023

Organizations must establish and implement an effective compliance program encompassing seven key elements to achieve this. Let us delve into these essential components and understand how they contribute to upholding healthcare compliance requirements. Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Compliance is crucial in healthcare to safeguard patients’ well-being, maintain trust in the industry, and avoid legal and financial repercussions. It also helps prevent fraud, abuse, and errors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ethical decision-making. What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Office of Inspector General (OIG): Prevents fraud, waste, and abuse within the department’s vast array of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiatives. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) : Provides oversight of the safe and ethical handling of patient data and privacy. This agency enforces HIPAA rules.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Legal and Regulatory Risks: Non-compliance with laws and regulations like HIPAA can lead to fines, penalties, and legal expenses. Financial Risks: They encompass losses from billing errors, fraud, and abuse claims, or failed investments related to healthcare provisions.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This certification showcases a deep understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management principles, making it highly relevant for healthcare compliance roles. Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): Several entities, such as ECFC, offer versions of a CHP certification.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

Let us discuss the top compliance issues in the medical billing industry, shall we? HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act( HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes the national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ personal health information ( PHI).

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) : Offered by organizations such as ECFC, the CHP designation is tailored for those responsible for aligning healthcare operations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on the confidentiality and security of patient information.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A corporate compliance program in healthcare is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices that healthcare organizations establish and maintain to ensure that they operate compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Who started the first healthcare compliance program? It was passed to combat fraud by government contractors during the conflict and set the stage for future compliance regulations. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that healthcare compliance regulations and programs began. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). If you want to obtain or retain CMS certification in order to be reimbursed by services provided to patients with a Medicare/Medicaid health plan, you must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations. Accreditation.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 19, 2023

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (page 30): In bold print, the OIG recommends that compliance with Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rule requirements be included in ALL risk assessments. Effective communication and collaboration between compliance and legal is the key to a successful outcome.

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