MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. And they’d be partly right.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 31, 2024

WHY IT MATTERS In the new report, Deloitte researchers said 70% of the executives surveyed were highly focused on data availability, quality, compliance, security and privacy during implementation, but they "may miss the imperative." GenAI governance is key to building both consumer and employee trust, the Deloitte researchers said.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

Because penalties for information blocking – that is, any practice that interferes with access, exchange, or use of electronic health data – are tied to the definition of EHI. The expanded definition of EHI now includes virtually any health information tied to an individual that is used in decision making. Key policy considerations.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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Provider Trust

MAY 17, 2022

So what does that mean for your healthcare organization’s compliance program? Is your organization properly vetting and monitoring compliance of your entire vendor network? Which regulations govern vendor compliance? Vendor Z provides contract janitorial services.

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MRO Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

Key takeaways from my article include: Definitions and data sharing parameters for substance abuse must be revamped. Definitions of key terms within the two rules don’t match. There is no definition of “reproductive health data” included in most of the rules and laws we’re seeing pass.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

This overly simplistic definition fails to address the inherent challenges that keep many people from being a good listener in life and, more particularly, in the workplace. In this article, we will examine four essential listening skills that help compliance officers be more effective within their organizations.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 6, 2024

What you will learn: Definitions of child abuse and neglect Types of child abuse and neglect Signs of abuse Mandated reporting guidelines Mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect Standards for making a report Making and screening reports of child abuse Classification of reports Details Course length: 1 hour. What is CAPTA?

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The case asks whether the government has authority to dismiss an FCA suit after initially declining to proceed with the action, and if so, what standard would apply. The Petitioner-Relator filed an FCA case against EHR on July 26, 2012 which the government investigated for about two years before declining to intervene on June 27, 2014.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Helping our clinical colleagues feel the urgency of compliance monitoring can be a huge challenge. And the Compliance team simply doesn’t have the clinical expertise to own the monitoring of these requirements. The subgroup included Clinical Leadership, Finance, Health Information Management and Compliance. Well, not exactly.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ronette Adams-Taylor has been the Associate General Counsel and Director of Compliance and Risk Management for Meharry Medical College for the last 10 years. Q: In the healthcare industry, why is compliance monitoring important? I know it has definitely taken the burden off the finance team! Again, it’s about stewardship.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The following is a guest article by Lauren Riplinger, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 3, 2022

Procurement compliance and security are often put on the back burner when companies try to save money. Customers of Aksoy’s fraudulent and counterfeit devices included hospitals, schools, government agencies, and the military.”. ” Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and device security go hand-in-hand. Learn More! ×

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. HHS requests comment on whether this would be sufficient time for entities to come into compliance with revised regulations, including revising policies and procedures, training workforce, and completing other implementation requirements.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2024

December 31, 2024 : Deadline for health IT developers to update their technologies in compliance with the new HTI-1 regulations, specifically regarding the DSI certification criterion and the maintenance of certification requirements as detailed in §170.315(b)(11) and its subparts.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Much of the compliance focus for digital health providers appropriately hones in on the state where the patient is located — for example, ensuring that practitioners are appropriately licensed to treat patients in a particular state. Another Hot Ongoing Compliance Issue: Expense Reimbursement. 11, and issued Oct.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 27, 2024

Utah has updated its online data security and privacy laws with new definitions and new requirements for data breach notifications to the Utah Cyber Center. Cox on March 19, 2024, and updated the Utah Protection of Personal Information Act and the Utah Technology Governance Act. The online data security and privacy amendments ( S.B.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 15, 2024

He also handles health care licensing, government reimbursement, billing, payment matters and corporate compliance. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers ® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 15, 2024

He also handles health care licensing, government reimbursement, billing, payment matters and corporate compliance. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers ® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey.

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Health Law Advisor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The new policies , and those that are in development, further attempt to put pressure on companies to implement effective compliance policies and to self-report if there are problems. Voluntary self-disclosure is an indicator of a working compliance program and a healthy corporate culture.”

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 5, 2024

As dental healthcare practitioners, understanding the regulations and guidelines set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring safe prescribing practices. To become certified, please visit us at American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2022

– Porzio Life Sciences simplifies compliance by combining its regulatory expertise with product innovation to deliver a truly unique solution to its customers. – Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2023

Volunteer firefighters may be covered by OSHA if they are remunerated for time spent serving the community, covered by workers’ compensation, or regarded as public employees by the state or local government with jurisdiction over the location they volunteer in. All privately owned businesses in the energy sector are subject to OSHA standards.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 6, 2022

It’s sometimes hard to believe that the acronym GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) has been around for less than 20 years. By leveraging the common governance, performance, risk management, compliance, and audit capabilities, organizations can achieve business objectives while managing uncertainty and acting with integrity.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For over fifteen years, the federal government has used both carrots and sticks to make the ubiquitous exchange of patient data a key component of its goal of creating a better, faster, more affordable, healthcare industry. Compliance Challenges. These findings are critical for payers to consider to comply with future legislation.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 19, 2021

symplr®, a global leader in enterprise healthcare operations including governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) SaaS solutions, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 22, 2023

Government agencies, tribal agencies, and contracted service providers processing consumer health data on behalf of government agencies are excluded from this definition. HIPAA and State Privacy Compliance Meet compliance requirements at both state and federal levels. Find Out More! Please Wait. Please Wait.

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Interim Final Rule provides these Actors with “additional flexibilities” to implement the provisions of the ONC Rule including updated compliance dates. See CMS and ONC Enforcement Deadlines Chart for more information about compliance dates for the ONC Rule. Information Blocking. Information Blocking. Conditions of Certification.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Amid the push for digital transformation, leaders in IT will face the challenge of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance and patient safety. The forward-thinking approach involves advocating for seamless communication, integration, and a clear vision for enhanced multi-lateral data governance. So many great insights here!

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 22, 2024

SNFs must now report ownership, governance and management information in greater detail than ever before. For example, all members of the SNF’s governing body must be disclosed, as well as owners in a limited liability company, regardless of ownership percentage. Additionally, SNFs structured as trusts must disclose all trustees.

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McGuire Wood

JULY 5, 2022

Founded in 2001, the company solutions, designed for government-sponsored health plans, are designed to support member interactions, compliance and Medicare processes. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, the firm will acquire all outstanding shares of Convey common stock, representing an enterprise value of about $1.1

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Verisys

APRIL 13, 2023

By definition, a medical error is an unintended act that doesn’t achieve its intended outcome due to an error in execution or planning. The figure published in the 2016 article estimates that 250,000 deaths per annum were attributable to medical error. Enforcing compliance is the only path to full transparency.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is any entity that performs pharmacy benefit management services for health plans, unions, large employers, and government entities. How Can the Guard Help with HIPAA Compliance? This article discusses the role of PBMs and the allegations made in the FTC lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

.” An alternate definition is: “all the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality system that can be demonstrated to provide confidence that a product or service will fulfill requirements for quality.”

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MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Additionally, definitions of terms within the two rules do not match, such as the definition of patient representative. This is particularly true if the API is not governed by HIPAA. The FTC is supposed to have governance in this arena, but they’ve never been given full authority to enforce penalties.

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