American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Thus, you should uphold the sacred trust between you and your patients with successful quality care, and of course, compliance. Digitizing Healthcare: Do’s and Don’ts Electronic health records, telemedicine, and health apps have transformed the way patients and professionals interact with healthcare data.

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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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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for HIPAA-regulated entities. On December 14, 2022, Compliancy Group is hosting a webinar to demonstrate The Guard. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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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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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules can be a challenge for healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates of HIPAA-covered entities. Ingredients for a well-run compliance program.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

Healthcare organizations of all sizes and types are increasingly adopting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to address the industry’s complex regulatory landscape and evolving challenges. Implementing GRC for healthcare has substantial benefits for healthcare leaders. What Is Healthcare GRC?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 16, 2024

How effective are compliance initiatives? In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of risk management and how to conduct a healthcare compliance risk assessment. What is a Healthcare Compliance Risk Assessment? Ensure that contracts include compliance requirements and monitoring procedures.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s interconnected digital world, protecting sensitive health information is paramount. This is where HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) comes into play, ensuring the privacy and security of patients’ medical records.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A corporate compliance program in healthcare is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices that healthcare organizations establish and maintain to ensure that they operate compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs?

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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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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Being aware of the newest healthcare compliance rules and regulations is no easy task. You might be wondering if there are critical compliance trainings you’re either missing at your facility or that need revision. Providing consistent compliance training is not only mandatory, but it can help to avoid some of these situations.

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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. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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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. Kimberly Heimback, Compliance Officer, WNY BloodCare.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Compliance isn’t a concept with a lot of grey area — you’re either compliant with regulations or you’re not! Unfortunately, this yes or no perspective often leads to the misconception that compliance tracking is easy. And, in fact, there are times when tracking compliance can be as difficult as meeting the compliance standard itself!

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2024

Moreover, most open-source CMS platforms can run on Linux, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and can operate in an auto-scale environment, allowing scalability in response to increased traffic and extensive failover options in case of a catastrophic event.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

As the healthcare industry grows and changes, organizations face increasing challenges regarding compliance and risk management. Healthcare GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is a crucial framework that helps healthcare providers navigate these complexities effectively. Please Wait.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To ensure organizations meet these standards, federal healthcare compliance requirements have been put in place. Let’s look at some of the key federal healthcare compliance requirements, state-specific variations, and accreditation standards healthcare organizations must adhere to. What Are Federal Healthcare Compliance Requirements?

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 18, 2024

Many issues, including the critical nursing shortage, have been simmering in the background for decades, only to be exacerbated by recent events. This shortage strains the existing workforce and magnifies the risks of legal non-compliance due to overburdening and potential lapses in patient care standards.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 17, 2023

This responsibility falls on the shoulders of healthcare compliance managers, professionals who play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare organizations operate within legal boundaries and maintain the highest standards of integrity. Rated #1 on G2 “Compliancy Group makes a highly complex process easy to understand.” Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

To navigate this complex landscape effectively, healthcare providers are turning to innovative software solutions like Compliancy’s Group’s healthcare compliance software, which helps streamline and enhance compliance management processes for healthcare organizations.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These assessments serve as a crucial foundation for developing strategies to ensure compliance with regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Incident Response Planning Software In the event of a security incident or breach, having a well-defined incident response plan is crucial.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In three different events, hackers have gained access to email accounts, exposing Protected Health Information (PHI) of 138,000 individuals. In the first data breach event, a Maine based pharmacy reported a data breach that was discovered in May 2021 when suspicious activity was detected in an employee email account.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 30, 2024

HIPAA Compliance and Online Tracking Technologies The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) published an updated memo on online tracking technology. These pages often contain or link to personal health information (PHI), making the security and privacy stakes exceptionally high.

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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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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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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

What compliance issues need to be considered when drafting a marketing strategy? Let’s take a closer look at potential compliance risks. As a reminder, telemarketing in healthcare must follow strict privacy regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191 in the United States.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the event of a breach, a company that has complied with the DPA can assert DPA compliance as a defense to any claim that may come up. How does this relate to HIPAA compliance? So, if your organization is one that is required to adhere to sector-specific laws, HIPAA compliance may be part of DPA compliance as well.

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Compliance Now

AUGUST 10, 2023

This request is not mandatory for employers, and there are significant compliance considerations for employers that extend the enrollment window for this population. What are some of the compliance considerations a plan sponsor will need to address if they choose to extend?

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Compliance Now

AUGUST 10, 2023

This request is not mandatory for employers, and there are significant compliance considerations for employers that extend the enrollment window for this population. What are some of the compliance considerations a plan sponsor will need to address if they choose to extend?

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

The Challenges to Meeting Compliance Regulations. Among all of the challenges healthcare security programs face, one of the biggest is the fast-changing regulatory compliance environment combined with the lack of visibility and consistency in cybersecurity training. Compliance with regulations is nothing new for the industry.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2023

These include outreach programs that recognize exemplary safety and health programs that result in fewer days lost to injury and illness than the national average. Conclusion OSHA regulates many aspects of workplace safety and health – not only in the private sector but in some public sector workplaces as well. What does OSHA Regulate?

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

. – These updates clarify the rule’s application to modern technologies like health apps and expand the information healthcare providers must disclose in the event of a data breach. This ensures these platforms are held accountable for safeguarding health data.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

This critical software is a cornerstone in healthcare organizations because of how important it is within the realm of compliance. With the ability to manage risk and maintain compliance, it’s nothing short of mission-critical software. Compliance Management. What Is Healthcare Risk Management Software, and Why Is it Necessary?

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 18, 2024

At least 25% of organizations are spending fewer than 1,000 hours on compliance per year. Considering that there are 8,760 hours in one year, compliance could be more streamlined to decrease the time facilities spend on this. HIPAA compliance will always be a top priority for most facilities.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 26, 2024, that updates the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule. In the event of a breach of covered data at a third party that provides services to vendors of PHRs or PHR-related entities, they are required to notify the PHR vendor or PHR-related entity in the event of a breach.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 27, 2023

By adopting proactive measures and implementing robust protocols, hospitals and clinics can significantly reduce adverse events and ensure patient safety remains at the forefront of every decision made. Risk management plans can help reduce these financial burdens by minimizing adverse events and potential legal liabilities.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This includes assisting businesses that need to maintain regulatory compliance with guidelines affecting their industry. HIPAA compliance and cloud computing. This covers all paper and electronically stored or transmitted individually identifiable information relating to a patient’s past, present, or future health status.

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