Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Patient files, clinical and treatment information, and information related to insurance or claim information, constitute electronic protected health information (ePHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 23, 2025

A classic example is Medicare fraud. Providers who bill Medicare for services they did not actually provide and who present the bill with the knowledge that the service was not performed have committed Medicare fraud. The DOJ has focused much of its anti-fraud efforts on pursuing these cases, litigating several of them in 2024.

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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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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. The Department of Justice recently revealed charges against 78 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 20, 2023

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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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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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance.

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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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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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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a landmark piece of legislation, but why is HIPAA compliance important? What changes did HIPAA introduce and what are the benefits to the healthcare industry and patients? Why is HIPAA Important for Healthcare Organizations?

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Questions are often sent to HIPAA Journal about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, one of which is how HIPAA has improved healthcare. In this article, I explain some of the main ways that healthcare has been improved by HIPAA for healthcare providers, health plans, and patients.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

billion annually to maintain HIPAA compliance with patient data. The ability to create a smart contract for a healthcare claim and remittance introduces automation, transparency, and auditability while removing fraud from the process of healthcare payments.

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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 link] EMTALA Compliance Training Course $30.00 link] EMTALA Compliance Training Course $30.00

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of the challenges with developing HIPAA was to create rules that would correct inefficiencies and get the healthcare system working more harmoniously. The way that HIPAA needed to be written has naturally led to the legislation receiving a lot of criticism. How HIPAA has Benefited Healthcare Organizations.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What is HIPAA? HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. So how did HIPAA evolve from being a vehicle for improving the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage to being one of the most comprehensive and detailed federal privacy laws? What is HIPAA Title II?

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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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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

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many articles discussing what does HIPAA stand for fail to give a complete answer. Most state that HIPAA is an acronym of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and that it led to the development of standards for the privacy of Protected Health Information. Tackling the Cost Implications of HIPAA.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2025

A healthcare organization that does not follow proper methods of obtaining reimbursement from federal payor programs such as Medicare may run afoul of federal fraud, waste, and abuse laws. Some denials result from noncompliance with federal fraud, waste, and abuse laws. Such noncompliance can result in non compliance fines.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

It may seem a little early to do some spring cleaning, but not when it comes to compliance! It’s that time of the year to check your records for 2023 compliance deficiencies and set your organization up for success in 2024. The OIG is making major investments to systematically detect and prosecute fraud.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By implementing thorough cybersecurity measures and adhering to regulatory compliance, healthcare providers can fortify their systems and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of critical health information. According to the HIPAA Journal, the cost of this breach is predicted to be “between $2.3 billion and $2.45

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

There are – and always have been – gaps in HIPAA and, after more than a quarter of a century, some have yet to be addressed. Most of the gaps in HIPAA are attributable to omissions from the original Act, provisions of HIPAA and HITECH that have never been enacted, and the increasing use of technology in healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). in 2011 that was settled for $100,000.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 15, 2023

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigates all reported breaches of the protected health information of 500 or more individuals and some smaller breaches to determine if the breach was caused by the failure to comply with the HIPAA Rules.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It has been another bad year for healthcare data breaches, with some of the biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 resulting in the impermissible disclosure of well over a million records. The Biggest HIPAA Breaches of 2022. The 12 biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 affected almost 22.66 million patients and health plan members.

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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. The term red flag refers to warning signs of fraud, waste, and abuse due to identity theft and other unlawful acts. Specific indications or red flags can tip you off to nefarious activities.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 27, 2022

Here’s a roundup of recent HIPAA breach lawsuits and settlements. Lawsuits Increasing Following HIPAA Breaches – Facts and Figures. Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand. × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. Protect your business, become compliant today! Learn More! ×

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

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

" Community also said that the investigation has not found evidence that misuse or fraud has occurred as a result of the breach, and it "cannot say with certainty what information was involved."

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For instance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) followed the Enron fraud, updates to FISMA came after the 2015 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breach, and the Securities and Exchange Commissions cybersecurity disclosure provisions were implemented after breaches at Equifax and SolarWinds. Whats Changing in Healthcare Cybersecurity?

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has issued a bulletin confirming that the use of third-party tracking technologies on websites, web applications, and mobile apps without a business associate agreement (BAA) is a HIPAA violation if the tracking technology collects and transmits individually identifiable health information.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Providers must use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and ensure informed consent is documented in the patients record. While some flexibilities have been made permanent, providers should stay updated on the latest CMS guidelines to ensure compliance. Avoid fraud: Ensure billing accurately reflects services rendered.

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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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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Identity theft, fraud, and long-term financial harm are just a few examples of the personal fallout patients may face following a data breach. Prevention strategies, aligned with standards like HIPAA and HITRUST, are essential in safeguarding sensitive health data against exfiltration.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Schneck Medical Center has agreed to pay a penalty of $250,000 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws and will implement additional safeguards to prevent further data breaches.

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