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Understanding the Role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Healthcare regulations are continuously changing making the role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer paramount. This individual serves as the guardian of patient data privacy and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Monitoring the effectiveness of corrective action plans.

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Interview: Caroline Cook, Privacy Consultant, GDH Government Consulting Services

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. What are your main challenges regarding HIPAA?

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Differences Between Healthcare Compliance Officer and HR

MedTrainer

There is one way to describe the relationship between HR professionals and compliance officers: It’s complicated. As you see these roles work together, you might wonder about the difference between a compliance officer and human resources in healthcare.

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What is a Healthcare Compliance Officer?

Verisys

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. Creating a culture of compliance.

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What Does a Compliance Officer Do in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

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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Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit – Early Bird Discount Ends 2/3

HIPAA Journal

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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What Every Compliance Officer Should Know About Healthcare Audits

Compliancy Group

For example, internal audits help compliance officers and executives maintain operational efficiency, reduce errors, improve workflows, and enhance the bottom line. An internal audit is an excellent opportunity to detect factors contributing to non-compliance, mitigate risk, and address potential problems.