Compliancy Group

JULY 10, 2024

Compliance with healthcare regulations protects patients, safeguards employee safety, and maintains the security of electronic medical records (EMRs) and cyber networks. Ensuring compliance with critical regulations falls on the compliance officer. What Does a Compliance Officer Do?

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

The seven elements of a compliance program are integrated processes organizations in all industries can adopt to help them develop a culture of compliance in the workplace. While the seven elements of a compliance program apply to all industries, they originated in the healthcare industry in the 1990s.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Compliance officers are essential for ensuring businesses adhere to legal and ethical standards, and that organizations uphold internal policies and procedures. We will take a closer look at the importance of compliance officer training, and what effective compliance officer training courses are.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 24, 2022

For that reason, HIPAA privacy officers exist. They’re like the king’s advisor for hospitals and healthcare organizations when it comes to staying HIPAA compliant. And—given how important it is to protect confidential health information—the duties of an officer are critical to facility operations. Communicate Changes.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The healthcare industry faces an ever-increasing number of essential regulations, making developing a reliable compliance strategy crucial. Have you explored the best path to ensure peak healthcare compliance officer training?

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

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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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. Most HIPAA violations result in civil penalties against organizations for not adequately protecting patient information or by violating a patient’s right to access their medical records.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

What happens if you violate HIPAA depends on the nature and consequences of the violation, the motive for the violation, and whether you knew – or should have known – that the violation was indeed a violation. What happens if you violate HIPAA can also depend on if or how the violation is identified.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Despite your best efforts in meeting healthcare compliance requirements, errors may still occur. We also discuss how compliance software can help ensure regulatory compliance and maximize efficiency and accuracy in all your compliance activities. What is an Audit in Healthcare?

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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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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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. Training employees on compliance issues.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide training to staff to ensure HIPAA Rules and regulations are understood. During HIPAA training, healthcare employees should be aware of the possible penalties for HIPAA violations, but what are those penalties, and what happens if you break HIPAA Rules?

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a company effectively communicates the significance of cybersecurity, ensures that team members know how to report suspicious incidents, and implements accurate risk assessments along with clear policies and procedures, we refer to this as a “culture of compliance”. This approach significantly enhances your security measures.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Maintaining healthcare compliance includes being vigilant for warning signs of potential waste, abuse, and fraud due to identity theft. Healthcare red flag rules help your organization protect your patients, staff, and financial security from potential medical identity theft.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Discussing HIPAA compliance for hospitals in a single article is challenging. This means there is no one-size-fits-all guide to HIPAA compliance for hospitals, but rather checklists that can help hospitals cover the basics of the compliance requirements. What is Required to Comply with HIPAA?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and vendors to get their points of view on HIPAA, how the legislation relates to their roles, and the successes and challenges they face with HIPAA compliance. Veronica Xu, Chief Compliance Officer, Saber Healthcare Group, shared her thoughts.

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Healthicity

MARCH 8, 2022

In our most recent episode of Compliance Conversations, host CJ Wolf M.D. chatted with Brian Burton,

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MedTrainer

APRIL 20, 2023

As healthcare organizations navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape, compliance with laws, regulations, and policies has become more important than ever. Compliance officers are critical in ensuring that healthcare organizations meet these requirements. What is a Healthcare Compliance Officer?

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (the OIG) recently released an updated General Compliance Program Guidance document (GCPG). The GCPG discusses general compliance risks and compliance considerations. The GCPG discusses general compliance risks and compliance considerations. Other Compliance Considerations.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 29, 2024

MedTrainer continues its dominance of the healthcare compliance software market as the #1 solution for spring 2024, ranked by G2 reviewers. MedTrainer has led the Healthcare Compliance Software category since the ranking’s inception. Healthcare compliance is an ever-evolving category with constantly changing regulatory requirements.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Maintaining healthcare compliance depends on having many tools and strategies at your disposal, especially when faced with an audit or incident of non-compliance. Perhaps the most essential element is compliance documentation. What Does Compliance Documentation Involve?

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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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Compliancy Group

APRIL 29, 2024

Healthcare organizations are continuously struggling with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance for three seemingly simple reasons: organization, utilization of security measures, and auditing efforts. Manual Compliance Tracking Is Being Phased Out Manual compliance tracking is outdated.

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. Importance of HIPAA Documentation Adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is central to safeguarding protected health information (PHI).

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the past, using a HIPAA compliance binder was a popular way to address compliance requirements, but it’s no longer considered best practice. Since a HIPAA Compliance Binder is not an effective way to meet your requirements, what is effective? A HIPAA booklet? What about a HIPAA pamphlet?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stands as a pillar of modern healthcare, offering a framework for safeguarding sensitive patient data. So, “what is HIPAA compliance in healthcare?” With ever-growing data breaches, HIPAA compliance is more crucial than ever. Anthem Inc.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

To safeguard this critical aspect of patient care, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996. HIPAA sets stringent guidelines and standards for handling protected health information (PHI), and compliance with these regulations is crucial to maintain the trust of patients and avoid legal repercussions.

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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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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

To ensure the safety of PHI, healthcare organizations have a responsibility to keep it safeguarded through HIPAA compliance management and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What Is HIPAA Compliance? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How does HIPAA compliance affect healthcare facilities? What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all hospitals, medical practices, and healthcare organizations to follow federal guidelines to safeguard protected health information (PHI). Therefore, it is a federal requirement to report any violation of HIPAA.

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