MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A corporate compliance program in healthcare is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices that healthcare organizations establish and maintain to ensure that they operate compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs?

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MedTrainer

JULY 25, 2024

Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards is crucial to uphold compliance and regulatory requirements for any health organization. HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations. It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 15, 2024

The healthcare landscape is fraught with complexities, and staying compliant involves understanding the OIG’s specific targets for hospital audits and crafting your OIG compliance program for your hospital with those in mind. Quality of Care and Safety The OIG continues to focus on the quality of care provided to patients.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

This designation is ideal for healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It covers various aspects of healthcare regulations and compliance, including fraud and abuse prevention and ethical coding practices.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Denied Claims: Failure to comply with coding and billing regulations can lead to denied claims, delayed reimbursement, or even accusations of fraud. Reputational Damage: Violating regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can result in significant fines and reputation damage.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

This process involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments to: Identify Vulnerabilities Develop Risk Mitigation Plans Continuously Monitor Emerging Risks By proactively addressing potential issues, healthcare organizations can minimize financial losses, protect patient data and maintain regulatory compliance.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive information and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse is essential to quality healthcare and promoting workplace safety. We also discuss how compliance software can help ensure regulatory compliance and maximize efficiency and accuracy in all your compliance activities.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understand Compliance Landscape Before you can write a comprehensive compliance plan, it’s crucial to grasp the intricacies of the healthcare compliance landscape. Protecting patients’ rights, ensuring privacy and data security, preventing fraud and abuse, and promoting fair billing practices. The primary goal?

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This includes clinical risks, financial risks, cybersecurity threats, and compliance risks with laws and regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States. For instance, within the realm of healthcare compliance, HIPAA compliance plays a pivotal role.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

But they have also expanded the attack surface at these organizations and increased the level of risk and vulnerabilities that could result in direct loss of proprietary information, direct financial damage including theft and fraud, and potential loss of life (in addition to regulatory fines and brand damage) the healthcare sector faces.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This allows them to take corrective actions promptly and avoid penalties or legal repercussions arising from non-compliance. Compliance reporting in healthcare plays a significant role in upholding regulatory compliance standards, including in the following areas.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 24, 2022

In October 2021, DOJ launched the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative , which leverages the False Claims Act to prosecute cybersecurity violations, including related HIPAA violations. The first settlement under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative occurred in March 2022—against a health care entity.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Additionally, hands-on experience in healthcare or regulatory compliance provides a foundation for this role. Many pursue certifications, like the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) , to gain a competitive edge and deepen their expertise.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This designation is ideal for healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It covers various aspects of healthcare regulations and compliance, including fraud and abuse prevention and ethical coding practices.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

A well-executed GRC strategy using healthcare compliance management software enables organizations to improve patient safety outcomes by proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks. Compliance ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to state, federal, and international laws and relevant standards and regulations.

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AIHC

MAY 30, 2024

These technologies have become a core function in RCM Operations and have also been adopted by the Health Insurance, Health System, and Provider communities across the United States. Compliance and Risk Management : Fraud Detection : AI systems can identify unusual patterns that may indicate fraudulent activities.

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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.

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