Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2024

"Geisinger needed a way of integrating these required steps into the video visit itself to maintain compliance, enable pre-visit readiness, and mirror the information captured prior to in-person encounters." " This would enable compliance and help prepare them and the information needed for their visit, he added.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This technology, combined with the rising adoption of virtual care delivery , presents opportunities to transform care access and delivery. Privacy considerations extend beyond standard HIPAA compliance. The integration of AI in behavioral health care presents compelling opportunities for improved care delivery and patient outcomes.

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Hall Render

MARCH 4, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community. Medical Directors in Nursing Homes 42 CFR 483.70(g) See 42 C.F.R. See 42 C.F.R.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 31, 2024

WHY IT MATTERS In the new report, Deloitte researchers said 70% of the executives surveyed were highly focused on data availability, quality, compliance, security and privacy during implementation, but they "may miss the imperative."

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 23, 2025

The federal False Claims Act prohibits someone from knowingly presenting or causing a false claim for payment if the federal government will pay for that claim. 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.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There are many reasons, but a few examples will suffice for the present context. Ultimately, they address the first two major shortcomings of the Siracusa Principles and present some potential for assisting in responding to the accountability problem. Governments should also reach into their diplomatic toolbox to encourage compliance.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS For healthcare organizations, the use of cookies, tracking technologies, digital advertising and analytics tools that other industries use to drive growth presents serious privacy risks and technical challenges.

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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.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 29, 2025

CMS reminds surveyors to identify when a hospice providers non-compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) puts the health and well-being of patients at risk and could indicate the need for a fraud referral to CMS. Hospice providers must stay informed about their states regulations and ensure compliance.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a company effectively communicates the significance of cybersecurity, ensures that team members know how to report suspicious incidents, and implements accurate risk assessments along with clear policies and procedures, we refer to this as a “culture of compliance”. This approach significantly enhances your security measures.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 28, 2021

" VanLandingham, who is senior counselor, Medicaid Policy/Acting Health IT at the agency, will be presenting at HIMSS21 this summer, HHS-OIG colleague, Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs Lisa Re. Overall, she says she hopes attendees leave their presentation with a sense of what compliance requires.

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American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This knowledge is particularly crucial when parents raise concerns based on misinformation or anecdotal experiences, as it allows providers to present facts in a clear, accessible manner. Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity Vaccine hesitancy can often be tied to deeply held cultural or religious beliefs. Contact us here.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Benchmarking demonstrated the effectiveness of their cybersecurity framework, and compliance helped respondents to establish cybersecurity program goals and more data-driven decision-making. They also found that it helped them to respond to and recover from ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware COVID-19 Hospitals Compliance 357

HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2025

During the middle revenue cycle, the focus is generally on capturing patient data, documenting clinical procedures and treatments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By ensuring strong compliance, providers can reduce the chances of claim denials and accelerate collections.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 2, 2024

million past and present insurance holders. Even where IT leaders have thoughtful traditional data security, compliance teams, policies and safeguards in place, this threat too often goes overlooked. The source of this breach wasn’t a nefarious attacker, although it could have been.

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Dot Compliance

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Every brochure, website, social media post, and sales presentation must adhere to strict guidelines FDA regulations, global standards, and constantly evolving requirements. Automated Workflows: Streamlined review and approval processes that ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The following is a guest article by Karie Bostwick, VP of People and Compliance at Revenue Enterprises The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it wants to ban the inclusion of medical debt data in credit reports to lessen the negative impact of medical debt on credit scores and improve financial outcomes for consumers.

Medical Billing 107

Medical Billing ACA Compliance Governance 107

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning?

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Dot Compliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

These records are essential for ensuring consistency, safety, and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. Each step in the process plays a role in maintaining compliance and preventing product recalls, making BMR review a vital part of quality assurance. Equipment Calibration: Documentation of equipment calibration and maintenance.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Bill Bruno, CEO at Celebrus Patient experience (PX) in healthcare is a crucial factor in engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. Prioritizing Privacy and Compliance With increasing regulations around patient data, healthcare organizations must strike a careful balance between efficiency and security.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Non-compliance can lead to an organization losing Medicaid funding and status as a provider within this program. Compliance software can help with this, as it can automate the process, reduce manual work, and help organizations avoid costly fines. The number of those being excluded from participating as a Medicaid provider is rising.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Ethical and Regulatory Considerations Healthcare operates within a highly regulated environment, demanding strict adherence to compliance standards like HIPAA and GDPR when implementing AI-driven technologies. Regular audits and compliance reviews ensure alignment with regulatory standards and ethical best practices.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 23, 2025

As we step into 2025, mental health providers must stay informed about evolving telehealth billing regulations to ensure compliance and optimize reimbursement. Compliance with coding and documentation requirements. Conclusion The landscape of telehealth mental health billing in 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Check out our community’s Healthcare Cybersecurity predictions: Bill Murphy, Director of Security and Compliance at LeanTaaS As we enter 2025, AI is revolutionizing cyber threats in concerning ways. Patient-centric access controls enabling granular data privacy protections will also be key to maintaining trust and regulatory compliance.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Ransomware Compliance Hospitals 93

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2025

With only 6% of organizations having fully operationalized responsible AI frameworks , the healthcare industry must take a measured approach to ensure AI integration aligns with patient safety and regulatory compliance. The potential for AI to introduce new cybersecurity risks is another factor that cannot be overlooked.

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Governance Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance 64

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 2, 2025

Karie Bostwick, VP of People and Compliance, Revenue Enterprises The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it wants to ban the inclusion of medical debt data in credit reports to lessen the negative impact of medical debt on credit scores and improve financial outcomes for consumers.

Medical Billing 93

Medical Billing ACA Compliance Governance 93

Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2025

With such a wide range of potential noncompliance incidents, more compliance officers are exploring ways to combat these penalties so they can respond proactively instead of reactively. Such noncompliance can result in non compliance fines. Using compliance software can prevent upcoding.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

"When a patient communicates with a healthcare provider's website where the Facebook Pixel is present on the patient portal login page, the Facebook Pixel source code causes the exact content of the patient's communication with their healthcare provider to be redirected to Facebook in a fashion that identifies them as a patient.

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Fraud HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 306

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to Odia Kagan, partner and chair of GDPR compliance and international privacy for Fox Rothschild LLP, the decision means: The company can no longer rely on a legal basis of contractual necessity to run behavioral ads and will instead have to ask users for their consent. Since then, a number of lawsuits have named several major U.S.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For instance, threats to patient data privacy are ever-present, sometimes due to inconsistent cybersecurity procedures across entities. With software from Compliancy Group, you can use templates to create procedural documents for storing, transferring, and disposing of sensitive information. appeared first on Compliancy Group.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Series C announcement coincides with the companys launch of a powerful new clinical documentation improvement (CDI) product, Eleos Compliance. Leveragingagentic AI the next generation of AI that proactively surfaces insights Eleos Compliance flags potential documentation errors before they can trigger costly fines or payment clawbacks.

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Compliance 64

Dot Compliance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Audit Management Audit Scheduling: Plan and schedule internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulations. Compliance Tracking: Ensure that employees receive the necessary training to meet regulatory requirements and job responsibilities. ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485 ). GDPR, CCPA).

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2025

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Compliance 52

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a healthcare compliance officer, I have to ensure our governing board is not only informed about compliance matters but also actively engaged even when it competes with other priorities for attention. Report to your governing board with confidence using this template and presentation designed by a compliance professional.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Deskless and physically demanding roles, especially in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, present unique health challenges, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are an outsized driver of those challenges. How do COEs create long-term engagement among employees?

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Compliance 98

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By centralizing data from electronic health records (EHRs), third-party administrators (TPAs), and wholesalers into a single intelligent platform, Proximity ensures compliance, mitigates manufacturer threats, and uncovers overlooked 340B revenue in days rather than weeks.

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Hospitals Compliance 52

Physician Credentialing Company

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This code is often used when patients present with some chronic condition or disease with complex symptoms. Detailed Medical History On patient presentation, the medical history of the patient is taken to make a probable diagnosis. History has many parts, and it starts with presenting complaints.

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