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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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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Compliancy Group

APRIL 4, 2025

Meeting regulatory compliance requirements is a complex process that involves the adoption of a compliance program. When building your compliance program it’s important to consider what components youll need to ensure its effectiveness.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 15, 2023

We have compiled these HIPAA Compliance Guidelines because HIPAA rules and regulations can be very confusing for healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring HIPAA compliance at their organization. Please use the form on this page to arrange to receive a free copy of the HIPAA Guidelines Checklist.

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YouCompli

APRIL 9, 2025

As compliance officers, we spend a lot of time focused on how others perform their jobs. However, being self-aware of how we do our own work is paramount for an effective compliance program. Incorporating self-awareness into your healthcare compliance program can significantly enhance its effectiveness. If not, why?

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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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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

JANUARY 1, 2025

CIS controls and ISO 27001 provide crucial compliance frameworks for healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Any compliance officer knows that adhering to both standards takes considerable time, resources, and effort. Furthermore, risk management is crucial to ISO 27001 compliance.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. One of the biggest challenges for compliance professionals is interpreting the HIPAA Rules and applying those requirements to their organization.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Unfortunately, the complexity of healthcare compliance makes following the rules and being aware of updates challenging. Workforce compliance management entails implementing policies and procedures that align with these regulations. Staying compliant with healthcare regulations is everyone’s responsibility in the organization.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 2, 2025

One of the objectives of the 2024/25 HIPAA Journal Annual Survey was to identify challenges to HIPAA compliance. The data which led to these observations was further analyzed to see what impact management support has on HIPAA compliance. Do you feel adequately supported by management in following HIPAA procedures?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article addresses how these privacy rights extend beyond rules designated under HIPAA and States passing rules banning unauthorized pelvic exams. About the Author Gabriella Neff , RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC is a Research Compliance Officer for H. OCR recently issued an FAQ focusing on this right. [6]

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YouCompli

JANUARY 15, 2025

Within the business of healthcare, we talk a lot about a strong culture of compliance. Typically, such discussion is focused on really committing to compliance throughout all levels of the organization. Below are five strategies to help you align human behavior with your compliance program.

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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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MedTrainer

JULY 29, 2024

Cybersecurity threats and bad actors may pose the highest risk, but failure to incorporate new regulations (including the HIPAA 2024 final rules) into practical policies, staff training, and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) can quickly lead to unintended breaches and civil liabilities.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MARCH 14, 2024

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. Serving as a resource for compliance-related information.

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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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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

What Is AI in Healthcare Compliance? Imagine having a tireless assistant who handles the nitty-gritty of regulatory compliance so healthcare teams can focus on what matters mostpatient care and privacy. AI in healthcare compliance taps into the power of machine learning, natural language processing, and automation.

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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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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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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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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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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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HIPAA Journal

MAY 10, 2023

Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA compliant? At the present time, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant? In its role as a Business Associate, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Screening, authorization, and HIPAA training of SurveyMonkey staff. The post Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant?

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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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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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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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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. link] HIPAA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Awareness Course $30.00 Our new online course on HIPAA regulations equips employees to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare.

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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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