Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Mike Semel, President and Chief Security Officer of Semel Consulting The Ascension health system data breach can’t be easily separated from the United Healthcare Change Health breach that recently caused a huge financial and medical impact across the healthcare sector and may have breached the personal information for a third of Americans.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 11, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services works to ensure the integrity of federal healthcare programs and to safeguard the health and welfare of those programs' beneficiaries. And I think it's important for us to recognize that we don't know a whole lot right now.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the food sector, “the opportunity for us and the role that we play is to connect climate and health,” Daniella Vega of Ahold Delhaize told Valerio Baselli during the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023. “We have a role to play in society as a health partner for our customers,” Vega explained.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Stephen Sofoul, SVP, Data & Decision Science Services at MultiPlan A critical challenge lies in the shortage of experienced financial analysts or data analysts capable of effectively analyzing the wealth of information that the healthcare industry holds. However, with healthcare being ever-evolving our regulations are also ever evolving.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 25, 2024

The US health system is in a desperate cybersecurity state of affairs. For example, throughout 2023 about one in three Americans were affected by health-related data breaches. Most of the largest hacks targeted vendors who bill, mail, or provide other services for hospitals, doctors, and other health providers.

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MedTrainer

JULY 29, 2024

Healthcare compliance is complicated for organizations of any size. However, the complexities grow exponentially for large or enterprise organizations with hundreds or thousands of employees who must complete and pass rigorous compliance training. What Is Corporate Compliance Training?

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Codes of conduct serve as a foundational guide for healthcare personnel, outlining the ethical principles and professional responsibilities that govern their actions and decisions. Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. Identifying potential risks.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This is the essence of corporate compliance in healthcare. Just as every piece of the puzzle must fit perfectly, every compliance element in healthcare needs precise integration to ensure seamless, ethical, and effective operations. Dive with us as we explore the complexities and necessities of compliance in the healthcare sector.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made educational resources available for healthcare providers to comply with federal healthcare laws and regulations. Voluntary Compliance: OIG has several self-disclosure processes to report fraud in HHS programs.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others and help shape our organization’s compliance culture. One way to change that perception is to avoid creating “gotcha” moments when you’re working on a compliance-related matter.

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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 Compliance Blog

MAY 9, 2022

A home health services company headquartered in Kentucky, and its related entities, paid $2.1 million to the United States government to settle claims of improperly billing the Medicare Program for home health services provided to beneficiaries living in Florida.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Raising prices on your hospital’s chargemaster can also raise your level of compliance grief. Compliance officers can help protect revenue and reduce the risk of penalties by collaborating with the Finance and Reimbursement departments to navigate the dynamics of outlier payments and prospective repayment.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 11, 2012

Maury Regional Hospital, located in Columbia, Tennesse, has agreed to pay the federal government over $3.5 Maury Regional submitted a voluntary self-disclosure to the US Attorney's Office and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG).

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

Layering AI on top of CCTA can enable health systems to use cath labs for intervention – rather than diagnostics – which could dramatically reduce a backlog of procedures, optimize resources, and streamline efficiency in cardiac care. healthcare industry.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New York has already set aside $500 million for compliance efforts that hospitals across the state can apply to receive a share of. According to a press release published by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ransomware and hacking are healthcare’s primary cyberthreats.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. That said, implementing compliance policies or appointing an individual to be the compliance officer is not enough. To pull that off, the organization needs to have a culture of compliance that is contagious.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released Version 2.0 national coordinator for health information technology. national coordinator for health information technology. “I Version 2.0

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. With support for multi-cloud deployments, telemedicine and personalized health, patient and clinician devices, and IoT devices deployed in the home, perimeter security will no longer be enough. to build out their cybersecurity program.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Most of us have had the experience of preparing for an important conversation or interaction, only to leave it feeling defeated, misunderstood, and not even really heard. In this article, we will examine four essential listening skills that help compliance officers be more effective within their organizations.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

Among the many tasks of chief information security officers (CISOs), one of the most essential is ensuring the organization’s compliance with IT and cybersecurity regulations in healthcare. In this post, we discuss the critical laws governing healthcare security compliance. Cybersecurity Act, Section 405(d) The U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Collaborating with ethical hackers can help the healthcare sector prevent cyberattacks before they occur, ultimately safeguarding sensitive patient data, medical devices, and health delivery infrastructure. Despite our focus on security and privacy, cyber threats are continuously increasing in both number and severity.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 19, 2022

Following an internal review and audit, the hospital discovered irregularities regarding its billing of certain services, and proactively contacted the United States to self-disclose the issues.?The If the patient was going to receive ICR for longer than 30 days, a physician must complete and sign updates to the ITP every 30 days thereafter.?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 15, 2024

Many businesses and organizations came to an abrupt halt as all systems using CrowdStrike received the infamous blue screen of death. Richard Bird, Chief Security Officer at Traceable AI The CrowdStrike event serves as an incredibly important reminder that the digital world is nothing more than a tool that serves the human world.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line.

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Med-Net Compliance

JUNE 22, 2022

Investigation of the case was conducted by the US Department of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General (VA-OIG), VA Police Detroit and the Medicare Fraud Strike Force (MFSF) partners, a partnership among the Criminal Division, US Attorney’s Offices, and US Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG).

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American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is trying to find ways to prevent AD/ADRD.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

An ongoing lawsuit between two health IT companies raises questions that call for more discussion. has led independent observers to predict a shake-up in health care and the potential for future lawsuits. Department of Health & Human Services should be applied. PointClickCare Technologies, Inc. )

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 13, 2022

Two California brothers were both sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to pay $500 dollars in restitution after pleading guilty to misdemeanor conspiracy to steal or convert government property charges stemming from the theft of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards. Update your policies as needed.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Written by Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The Federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule helps Americans know the cost of a hospital item or service before receiving it. Compliance is mandatory. So, exactly what is this all about? Consequences of Noncompliance?

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 28, 2023

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in 2020, the requirements of HIPAA applied to at least 2.7 The good news is that HIPAA compliance is an excellent foundation upon which to begin SOC 2 HIPAA mapping. million healthcare organizations in the United States.

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Redox

MARCH 20, 2024

This surge in cyberattacks has prompted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish voluntary cybersecurity performance goals to help healthcare organizations plan and prioritize their cybersecurity implementations. Our zero trust implementation allowed us to meet all of those goals.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Do your hiring managers and Human Resources colleagues know what to look for? Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from federally funded healthcare programs. Provision of unnecessary or substandard services.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 22, 2023

Traditional Medicare is administered by the federal government, and individuals pay a separate monthly premium for hospital visits, doctors/outpatient, and prescription drugs. In contrast, Medicare Advantage is provided through a private health plan and typically covers everything in one monthly premium.

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YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) is taking on a new urgency for healthcare compliance professionals. Enforcement agencies are prioritizing efforts to deter FWA as more individuals enroll in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and telehealth services continue to evolve post-pandemic.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 25, 2022

Recently published watchdog report found that private Medicare plans routinely rejected claims that should have been paid and denied services that reviewers found to be medically necessary. MAOs also denied payments to providers for some services that met both Medicare coverage rules and MAO billing rules. Report Findings.

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