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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers

Medisys Compliance

Compliance with Medicare Regulations Compliance is crucial to avoid audits and penalties. Adhere to privacy standards: Follow HIPAA regulations for patient data protection, especially for telehealth services. Avoid fraud: Ensure billing accurately reflects services rendered.

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Navigating New Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulations: What You Need to Know

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Richard Caralli , Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio Cybersecurity regulations often emerge in response to major incidents.

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The Role of Compliance Officers in Healthcare Organizations: Challenges and Responsibilities

American Medical Compliance

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.

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Best Practices for Healthcare Compliance Documentation

Compliancy Group

Compliance documentation refers to collecting, sharing, maintaining, and storing reports and records that enable healthcare organizations to adhere to various healthcare regulations.

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What’s Your Approach to CMS Compliance Requirements?

Compliancy Group

CMS Compliance Requirements CMS compliance requirements are extensive, covering a wide range of topics: Billing and coding – healthcare providers must accurately code and bill for services rendered to ensure proper reimbursement and prevent fraud and abuse. Compliance audits aren’t a “one size fits all” process.

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Department of Health and Human Services focuses on preventing fraud, abuse, and waste in federal healthcare programs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Office of Inspector General (OIG): This independent agency within the U.S.

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The Importance of Compliance Officer Training in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Designed not only to inform compliance officers, they also guide and empower them to develop, implement, and oversee compliance strategies.