Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When you work in healthcare, you must comply with the most rigorous regulations that safeguard patient health and privacy, protect workers, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of federal funds. Anyone in this industry should know the healthcare compliance laws and regulations that guide how they do their jobs and provide quality care.

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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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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

In the healthcare industry, compliance with regulatory standards is not merely a requirement but a cornerstone of safe, effective, and ethical patient care. When healthcare organizations fail to meet compliance standards, the consequences can be severespanning legal and financial realms. What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These are recordkeeping and documentation. While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Additionally, it reduces the likelihood of data violations. Competitive Advantage Moreover, HIPAA compliance can be a differentiator in the competitive landscape.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

6] The letter also notes that obtaining informed consent for sensitive examinations is the standard of care and that OCR will continue to focus on provider compliance with HIPAA and proper informed consent. About the Author Gabriella Neff , RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC is a Research Compliance Officer for H. April 1, 2024. April 1, 2024.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human resources (HR) professionals have a stake in their organizations’ healthcare compliance practices. Regardless of company size or number of employees, thorough HR compliance training ensures that your practice, hospital, or company protects patients and workers.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Notably, many of these incidents are preventable and could have been avoided with proper compliance measures. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. Therefore, for healthcare providers to prevent these charges from happening, understanding FWA compliance is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In health care, complexity is everywhere. Health insurance is confusing. Notes about our health can be difficult to understand. The use of emojis in healthcare documents would align with the idea of legal design. Paying for medical treatment brings unexpected costs. All these concerns are valid.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some records going through health information exchange miss crucial information, making healthcare delivery more challenging and less efficient. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) addresses these challenges. appeared first on Compliancy Group.

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Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Critical documents that are readily available and updated make these activities possible. Leaving any aspect of health policy administration to chance could have severe implications, from the medical to the legal. This post explores the pitfalls of ineffective healthcare policy management.

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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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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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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 31, 2025

Accurate and efficient Medicare billing is not merely about receiving timely payments; it forms the base for financial stability, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, the ability to continue providing quality patient care. Medicare Compliance & Audit Risks Compliance with Medicare regulations is crucial to avoid penalties and audits.

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. These documents should serve as a roadmap for employees. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance. Patient safety and consistent quality care will maintain priority.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

When understanding what practices are permissible under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it makes sense to plan for various contingencies. For example, if a patient cannot provide written consent for releasing their protected health information (PHI), is verbal consent permitted for HIPAA?

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, the urgency for entities in the healthcare sector to initiate or reinforce their HIPAA compliance cannot be overstated. Assigning tasks that can be done from anywhere and in small increments such as filling out a risk assessment, reviewing document drafts gives your team some clear wins to end the year on a positive note.

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MRO Compliance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Efficient Retrieval CDXP’s FHIR APIs enable medical record requesters to retrieve documents in binary form, which makes the requested records easily accessible and ready for integration into their own systems. By providing a straightforward endpoint for document retrieval, FHIR ensures that the process is both simple and reliable.

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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). This includes staff training to help your organization maintain compliance.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 19, 2025

However, the financial health and compliance of these practices are heavily reliant on accurate and efficient radiology billing. Accurate and thorough documentation is crucial for both CPT and ICD-10 coding. Inadequate or ambiguous documentation can lead to coding errors and subsequent claim denials.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

The following Documentation and Provider Standards Training educates healthcare providers on the significance of documentation compliance in healthcare. It also provides an introduction to all things related to healthcare compliance, which is important for all healthcare facilities to know about.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2025

The software enables healthcare providers to capture and securely exchange medical data, documents, and images in real-time alongside high-quality video conferencing. AGNES Connect seamlessly integrates into healthcare facilities electronic health record (EHR) systems, simplifying clinical workflows and documentation.

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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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Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Introduction Radiology billing compliance is a critical aspect of managing a successful radiology practice. With a myriad of regulations and the potential for audits looming, radiologists and billing staff need to have a solid understanding of compliance requirements.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 28, 2023

Healthcare providers increasingly turn to HIPAA compliant document management software to streamline their operations while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines. This article explores the benefits and features of such systems, highlighting how they help maintain HIPAA compliance.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 11, 2023

Clinical documentation mistakes can lead to declining patient care and a lack of compliance within your practice. We discuss the most common clinical documentation mistakes and provide tips on how to avoid making them. You should use standardized forms and terminology when recording information to ensure accurate documentation.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recently, NIST issued a draft update (SP 800-66r2) to its 2008 publication: An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, and sought feedback from industry stakeholders ahead of the publication of the final version of the guidance. Background.

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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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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The world of HIPAA compliance is often confusing and complex. Whether you’re an insurance agent or do business with one, you might wonder, “Do insurance agents need to be HIPAA compliant?” Health insurance agents are responsible for a considerable amount of client data. Today, we’re hoping to clear things up.

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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. HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud. What Is HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We also discuss how to prevent cyberattacks in healthcare, including incorporating compliance software. Audit controls document which employees are accessing your network and sensitive information. At Compliancy Group , we know the devastating effects a healthcare cyberattack can have. Use audit controls to track logins.

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Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Introduction Orthopedic billing compliance is essential for healthcare providers to avoid costly audits and penalties. By following a comprehensive orthopedic billing compliance checklist, providers can ensure that their claims are accurate, complete, and supported by proper documentation.

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Natalia Mazina

JULY 28, 2022

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Penalties for non-compliance have increased. ”.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With the increasing use of electronic health records (EHRs) and the reliance on technology for data storage and transmission, healthcare data security, privacy, and compliance have become critical. We will review the importance of healthcare data compliance and its role in safeguarding patient information. Please Wait.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Health insurance companies also allow credentialed providers to submit claims for healthcare services. Documentation should also be maintained on how providers supervised non-credentialed providers and the type of rendered services. These are true examples that show the importance of regulatory 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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