Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Let’s explore some of the common obstacles encountered by healthcare organizations, higher education institutions, and businesses: Healthcare Regulatory Complexity: Healthcare organizations must navigate a complex web of federal and state regulations, such as HIPAA, OSHA, state-specific licensing requirements, and Medicare swing bed rules.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nurses HIPAA Governance 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

In this post, we discuss the critical laws governing healthcare security compliance. HIPAA Security Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 improved efficiency within the healthcare system by protecting patient privacy and setting standards for storing and transmitting patient information.

US Department of Health and Human Services 60

US Department of Health and Human Services Compliance HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 60

Compliancy Group

AUGUST 3, 2023

Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting compliant a breeze! Schedule Now × Schedule a Demo Find Out More! Patients have more confidence in government-approved health data exchange. Patients have more confidence in government-approved health data exchange. Please Wait. Please Wait.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Governance Doctors Compliance 52

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

Federal Government has enacted laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) , including 18 associated elements that are considered Protected Health Information (PHI). SOC Reports and HIPAA Compliance HIPAA sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Are You SOC 2 Ready?

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Governance 52

Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Schedule a Demo See the software that makes compliance management a breeze! Schedule Now × Get a Demo! Find Out More! Please Wait. Something is wrong with your submission.

Records Management 52

Records Management Compliance HIPAA Health Insurance 52

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which protects patients’ health information privacy rights.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fraud HIPAA Governance 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Healthcare compliance refers to the process of adhering to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance? A Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is a mandatory requirement under the HIPAA Security Rule. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers HIPAA Fraud 52

YouCompli

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a result of the OCR’s investigation a health care provider will pay $30,000 for this potential violation of the HIPAA right of access provision. OCR investigated and determined that the failure to provide the records in a timely manner potentially violated the HIPAA right of access provision. schedule a demo. .

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance 52

Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting SOC 2 ready a breeze! Schedule Now × Get a Demo! The privacy trust principle for SOC 2 assesses an organization’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the: Collection Use Retention Disclosure Disposal of personal information.

Compliance 52

Compliance Health Insurance HIPAA Governance 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, by providing tools for data privacy and security management, it can help providers adhere to laws and guidelines set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Schedule a demo today and see for yourself! Mitigate Risks.

Regulatory Compliance 80

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Compliance Officers Health Insurance 80

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Advocate Health Care HIPAA Breach (2016) In August 2016, Advocate Health Care Network —one of the largest healthcare systems in Illinois—agreed to settle potential violations of Privacy and Security Rules for $5.55 This settlement was the largest HIPAA settlement at that time. Loss of reimbursements. License revocation or suspension.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid 52

Innovaare Compliance

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In addition, cloud platforms are usually subjected to strict and thorough third-party audits and certifications by bodies like HIPAA and HITRUST, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Automating cybersecurity governance also frees up valuable IT resources to focus on strategic initiatives.

Compliance 52

Compliance Governance HIPAA 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 28, 2024

Provider information blocking can take place as a result of a provider’s deliberate actions or policies that prevent ePHI (the definition of EHI includes ePHI) from being lawfully shared or used for HIPAA-authorized purposes. Provider information blocking can occur in less obvious ways. What Disincentives Does the 2024 Final Rule Establish?

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicare Hospitals HIPAA 59

Innovaare Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

In addition, cloud platforms are usually subjected to strict and thorough third-party audits and certifications by bodies like HIPAA and HITRUST, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Automating cybersecurity governance also frees up valuable IT resources to focus on strategic initiatives.

Compliance 52

Compliance Governance HIPAA 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Federal Government Audits These audits are performed by government agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Privacy and Security Audits These audits evaluate the privacy and security practices of healthcare organizations to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. The post What Is Medical Auditing?

Compliance 52

Compliance ACA Medicaid Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many are discovering how healthcare governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and maintain a higher operational efficiency standard. Healthcare GRC software integrates governance, risk management, and compliance into a unified platform. What Is Healthcare GRC Software?

Compliance 52

Compliance Governance Compliance Officers HIPAA 52

YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, both government and health plan audits have identified what Compliance professionals warmly refer to as ‘opportunities’ with respect to how telehealth services are documented, coded, and reimbursed by healthcare providers.” . This includes HIPAA Privacy and Security,” Porter said. . Sign up for emails from YouCompli.

Compliance Officers 52

Compliance Officers Compliance Telemedicine COVID-19 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 30, 2023

MCOs must adhere to federal (Medicare) and state (Medicaid) laws and regulations governing the healthcare industry. These include laws related to insurance, healthcare privacy (HIPAA), billing practices, and fraud and abuse prevention. Schedule a free demo today and learn how! Quality of Care Standards.

Compliance 52

Compliance Regulatory Compliance Medicaid Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 25, 2023

Healthcare Compliance Regulations and Accreditation Healthcare compliance and workplace safety is heavily regulated by federal governing bodies, such as OSHA, OIG, OCR, and CMS. Both uploading content and viewing training materials on YouTube could breach HIPAA Privacy and Security rules , whether you intended to or not.

Compliance 52

Compliance ADA HIPAA Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Insurance Reimbursement Insurance companies — along with government programs like Medicare and Medicaid — require providers to be credentialed to ensure they meet specific standards and qualifications. Ubiquitous accessibility — combined with cloud security that’s HIPAA compliant — sets the stage for faster credentialing.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Due Diligence Compliance Licensing 52

Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Narrow down the list to a manageable number of options to further assess during demos, trials, and discussions with the vendors. Request Demos and Trial Periods: Once you have shortlisted potential vendors for your quality management software, contact them and request demos , or even a free trial of their solutions.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Regulations Compliance 52

Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Narrow down the list to a manageable number of options to further assess during demos, trials, and discussions with the vendors. Request Demos and Trial Periods: Once you have shortlisted potential vendors for your quality management software, contact them and request demos , or even a free trial of their solutions.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Regulations Compliance 52

MedTrainer

JULY 22, 2024

These may include modules for tracking continuing education credits, managing certifications, and reporting that tracks compliance with industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA. A robust LMS should cover all healthcare compliance courses, including HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety topics. Ready to make the switch?

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Licensing Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

MAY 8, 2023

It’s a wise investment that can benefit your organization in countless ways, including: Maintained compliance: Compliance training ensures that your employees understand and follow the rules and regulations that govern your industry. Schedule a demo today ! The post What is Healthcare Compliance Training?

Compliance 40

Compliance Regulatory Compliance HIPAA Governance 40

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.

Compliance Framework 52

Compliance Framework Governance Compliance Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2024

To support the responsible and safe use of AI technology, it is critical that regulatory bodies introduce standards that dictate the network security measures that must be taken, new HIPAA considerations for AI technology, and put in place frameworks that prevent inequities.

Governance 86

Governance HIPAA Hospitals Informed Consent 86

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, for a novel technology characterized by low trust, high disruption, and broad applicability, producing scripted outcomes in a demo that sources mock data is a meaningless exercise. This exercise will frame initial thoughts about requirements for governance. There is no real test of variability.

Governance 115

Governance Regulatory Compliance HIPAA Compliance 115