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5 Steps for Effective Vendor Compliance Management

Compliancy Group

Healthcare vendor compliance is one of the most important things to consider when choosing vendors for your healthcare organization; adopting a vendor compliance management strategy is essential for assessing whether or not a vendor is suitable to work with. One such contract is a HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA).

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Top Security Certifications Required for Data Protection

HIT Consultant

A lack of regulatory compliance, network and technical vulnerabilities, unencrypted information, unsecured mobile devices, and weak credentials all play a part in putting a healthcare organization at risk for a data breach. Today, the cost of a data breach comes with a hefty price tag – an average of $9.44 million in the U.S.

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The Importance of Third-Party Compliance: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Accountability

Compliancy Group

Understanding Third-Party Compliance: Navigating Regulations & Building Trust Third-party compliance refers to ensuring that external entities associated with an organization adhere to the same standards and regulations as the company itself.

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New Safe Harbor and General Compliance Program Guidance Provides Opportunity for Buyers to Mitigate Litigation and Fraud Risk

Health Law RX

Most recently, the DOJ demonstrated a willingness to award cooperation credit for self-disclosures made by defendants in various FCA matters, including, for example, self-disclosures by a lab billing company , dermatology management company , and information technology service provider.

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AI’s Place in Physician Compensation and Contract Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

It is imperative to have appropriate protocols in place to ensure the necessary due diligence has been completed before executing any physician compensation agreements. Data analytics from physician payment software reporting engines enable informed decisions to optimize patient interactions and clinical outcomes.

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What You Need for Your SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Compliancy Group

Information Security Policies Review and update your information security policies to ensure they align with SOC 2 requirements. Reporting and Communication Establish effective channels for reporting security incidents, communicating risks, and keeping stakeholders informed about security status.

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Pharma IT and AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

This year we saw the maturation of Claims and Health Information Exchanges, which enable a cost-effective and straightforward process for researchers to gain access to identified patients’ data. The regulatory industry is typically hesitant to embrace innovative technologies.