HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights explained in its March 2022 cybersecurity newsletter that compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule will prevent or substantially mitigate most cyberattacks. These tools are important technical safeguards for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI.

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MRO Compliance

MAY 31, 2023

For a decentralized hospital system, there is often a lag time before the ADR even reaches the compliance and audit department. Download White Paper

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Natalia Mazina

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Based on popular demand, we now offer “USP 800 – Hazardous Drugs” policy through our compliance platform RxPolicy. You can download a template from RxPolicy or feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy. . . Starting this year, most PBMs require this policy for recredentialing. personnel training.

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MedTrainer

MAY 9, 2024

I’m continually impressed by the profound impact that healthcare chief compliance officers and other similar roles have on their organizations. While the field of healthcare compliance is filled with exceptional individuals, there are a handful who I rely on to provide insight, news, and trends.

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Dot Compliance

JUNE 23, 2022

We’re also providing a free downloadable checklist to help you prepare for the ISO 17025 accreditation process. It’s not strictly mandatory for a laboratory to obtain ISO 17025 accreditation, and not every lab that stays in compliance with the standard seeks out accreditation. Download your FREE ISO 17025 Checklist .

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Health Care Performance

APRIL 26, 2022

We hope this HIPAA Resource Guide provides some practical, step-by-step tools to help you evaluate, implement, or upgrade to a robust HIPAA compliance plan. Download now! Contents: HIPAA In a Nutshell. HIPAA Checklist. The Top 5 Social Media Posts Your Privacy Officer Fears Most. Tackling Social Media. Physical Safeguards.

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Health Care Performance

MARCH 8, 2022

We hope this HIPAA Resource Guide provides some practical, step-by-step tools to help you evaluate, implement, or upgrade to a robust HIPAA compliance plan. Download now! Contents: HIPAA In a Nutshell. HIPAA Checklist. The Top 5 Social Media Posts Your Privacy Officer Fears Most. Tackling Social Media. Physical Safeguards.

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MRO Compliance

APRIL 1, 2022

Please fill out the following form to download the guide “HIM Director’s Guide to Driving New Efficiency in ROI.” ” Download "HIM Director's Guide to Driving New Efficiency in ROI".

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MedTrainer

JUNE 5, 2023

Regulatory agencies are doing everything they can to fight back against America’s opioid crisis, which includes additional requirements for Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act compliance. Here are ways to maintain MATE Act compliance for your practice or organization: 1. You’ve got 10.5

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 16, 2022

Risk analyses/assessments are vital for HIPAA compliance. Investigations and audits of HIPAA-regulated entities have shown that the risk assessment/analysis is an aspect of compliance that many healthcare organizations fail to get right, and it is one of the most commonly cited HIPAA violations in OCR enforcement actions.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

So, “what is HIPAA compliance in healthcare?” With ever-growing data breaches, HIPAA compliance is more crucial than ever. Download a free and ready-to-use HIPAA Breach Notification Policy. Download Now The Importance of HIPAA Compliance What is HIPAA compliance in healthcare? Anthem Inc.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Radiology services can be accompanied by some unique compliance challenges that do not always exist with other types of health care services. The following tips can help compliance professionals as they develop strategies to monitor compliance associated with typical radiology services. Any claim billed with ICD-10 code R51.9

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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. Enforcement Rule: Contains provisions relating to compliance and investigations and the imposition of penalties for violations of the HIPAA rules. What Is HIPAA?

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MRO Compliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Download White Paper. An expert panel of health information professionals, assembled by AHIMA and MRO, explore best practices in clinical data workflows to ensure timely response and optimal data exchange methods to provide for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of a patient’s health data.

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MedTrainer

MAY 21, 2024

With the odds of a person entering your healthcare facility dealing with a behavioral or mental health issue at about 20% , new and existing clinical providers must receive behavioral health compliance training to ensure patients receive the highest quality care. Training requirements vary by role and specific healthcare setting.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Similar to a football coach, a Compliance Officer is accountable to the organizational leadership and Board for the effectiveness of the compliance program. As the Fourth Quarter approaches, compliance program initiatives must be evaluated before the “final whistle” at the end of the year.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 16, 2024

In healthcare, maintaining regulatory compliance is crucial for providing quality patient care and avoiding costly penalties. Healthcare compliance auditing software helps compliance managers prepare their organization for an audit. What is Healthcare Compliance Auditing Software?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Employee compliance training is essential to any healthcare organization’s onboarding process. This blog post will explore why compliance training is vital for an industry where mistakes or non-compliance can seriously affect patients, staff, and the organization.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Healthcare compliance is a critical part of any organization’s business model. The professionals who manage compliance are the front lines of preventing medical errors, deterring fraud, and staying in good standing with federal payers like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Enrollment delays cost nearly a third of organizations polled in a 2023 MedTrainer survey money, and 26% believe credentialing delays increase compliance risks that can significantly drain coffers. Download our Credentialing Reality Worksheet to find out! How much are enrollment delays costing your organization?

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Yet most compliance pros don’t realize there are unique compliance issues involved with research and services in academic settings. If your organization bills for teaching physicians, ensure the compliance program has integrated the rules into its training and monitoring efforts. CJ Wolf, MD, M.Ed.

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MRO Compliance

JUNE 6, 2023

Complete the form to read the full use case, “CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Case Study” Download Case Study MRO uncovered quality data gaps missed by traditional HEDIS data gathering techniques, and as a result, MRO-supported providers materially outperformed a small sample size control group in various aspects.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Those early ethical standards paved the way for how medical compliance plans to limit liability for healthcare organizations today. Here’s how these plans help limit liability: Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Compliance plans include measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare organization. HIPAA in the U.S.),

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 2, 2021

Concerns about HIPAA compliance have essentially led to technology stagnation over the last decade with IT weighing the risk of potential fines and security breaches to gains in efficiency and convenience. Imagine if you needed legal advice but if you couldn't drive to their office, you needed a special app to have a consultation.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

For the organization itself, compliance programs are the guardians that can help potentially prevent medical errors and regulatory violations, and mitigate other compliance risks. So, how do compliance programs protect healthcare? What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

MAY 15, 2024

Healthcare compliance has undergone significant transformations, largely driven by evolving regulations and technological advancements. From traditional paperwork to contemporary digital solutions, the methods of tracking compliance have evolved considerably.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

The best way to maintain these standards is by providing healthcare compliance training for all staff members. Even when training is not required, it may still be very beneficial for your staff and overall organizational compliance. What topics should be covered in healthcare compliance training?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 1, 2022

Difficulties include ensuring the quality of recovery, reducing readmission, increasing accessibility to therapy and increasing compliance with personalized treatment. "The patient can download the mobile app to their iOS or Android mobile device or use the web app on their laptop or iPad.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 11, 2020

Athenahealth announced this week that it had launched an embedded telehealth tool to allow practitioners to conduct virtual visits without having to download separate software or use another third-party app. "When you introduce rapid change, that potential goes up rapidly," he said. ON THE RECORD.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 12, 2024

Surgical procedures, regulations, medications, and insurance change at the drop of a hat, with compliance teams required to keep pace. This means prioritizing healthcare compliance courses to stay within the more than 600 regulatory requirements. There are no makeup tests in healthcare compliance.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 25, 2024

Streamlining healthcare compliance management is not just a matter of meeting legal obligations but also safeguarding patient safety and organizational integrity. Healthcare-focused compliance management software is key to eliminating common challenges. What is Healthcare Compliance Management?

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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. Ultimately, both roles foster a healthy, law-abiding, and efficient workplace.

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MedTrainer

JULY 3, 2024

Determining the necessary compliance training and ensuring your staff stays ahead of these requirements can be complex without comprehensive home health training. Importance of Home Health Training Home health staff must complete compliance training like all healthcare professionals to provide safe, legal, and ethical services.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

What is the most recognized healthcare compliance certification a professional can secure? As an overall certification, the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) certifications are some of the most sought after. In short, it depends on your role and career goals.

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