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Editorial: Benefits of HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals

HIPAA Journal

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare

Innovaare Compliance

The Importance of Payment Integrity Payment integrity is crucial for health plans to control costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and ensure the accuracy of healthcare payments. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements.

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Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare

Innovaare Compliance

The Importance of Payment Integrity Payment integrity is crucial for health plans to control costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and ensure the accuracy of healthcare payments. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements.

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

The healthcare industry has extensive regulations, with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposing stringent obligations on providers. It assists in identifying and addressing any concerns early on, lowering the likelihood of fraud, waste, and abuse.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

These regulations protect patient privacy, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse. Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information.

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

The healthcare industry has extensive regulations, with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposing stringent obligations on providers. It assists in identifying and addressing any concerns early on, lowering the likelihood of fraud, waste, and abuse.

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What is GRC in Healthcare?

Verisys

It emphasizes conducting activities transparently, ethically, and in a manner that secures the trust of patients, staff, and stakeholders alike. This holistic approach to governance ensures that decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of the hospital’s overall performance and its implications for patient care.