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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. Shockingly, over $54 billion is stolen each year through scams targeting patients and insurance companies with fraudulent medical charges, according to the NHCAA.

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HIPAA Compliance in the Age of Big Data: Ensuring Patient Privacy in Healthcare Data Analytics

HIT Consultant

Mateusz Krempa, COO, Piwik PRO As healthcare providers increasingly embrace big data, they find themselves at a crossroads: the challenge of using relevant data to improve patient care while ensuring the highest levels of privacy and compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Preventing Healthcare Data Breaches With Compliance Software

Compliancy Group

With the latest compliance software, your organization can prevent such breaches or mitigate their effects when they happen. A healthcare information breach is the disclosure, sharing, or access of a patients protected health information (PHI) without written consent. What Constitutes a Healthcare Data Breach?

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HIPAA Compliance vs ISO 27001

Compliancy Group

When it comes to HIPAA compliance vs. ISO 27001, many businesses opt for both because the HIPAA Security Rule and the ISO 27001 framework can be used for data risk management. Lets examine the differences and similarities between HIPAA compliance vs. ISO 27001 and consider how you can simplify your approach to compliance.

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Safeguarding Patient Privacy Through EMR Compliance

Compliancy Group

When anyone in your organization transmits electronic medical records (EMRs), they must obtain prior authorization from the patient and do so per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Understanding the HIPAA rules and the security steps to take can help protect patient information and maintain EMR compliance.

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Preventing Non-Compliance Consequences in Healthcare

Verisys

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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The Role of AI in Healthcare Compliance

Verisys

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.