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Why Investing in Internal Auditing Tools is Key to Reducing Coding Risks and Financial Losses

MRO Compliance

As the healthcare industry faces increased scrutiny, especially in medical coding accuracy and regulatory compliance, recent surveys reveal that many professionals are concerned with issues like upcoding, audit discrepancies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in coding practices.

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) remain critical challenges in the healthcare industry, impacting patient care, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). But beyond the numbers, FWA affects everyone – including you.

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2024 DOJ False Claims Act Settlements in Healthcare Recover $1.67B

Compliancy Group

A classic example is Medicare fraud. Providers who bill Medicare for services they did not actually provide and who present the bill with the knowledge that the service was not performed have committed Medicare fraud. The DOJ has focused much of its anti-fraud efforts on pursuing these cases, litigating several of them in 2024.

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Ensuring Effective Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Training

Compliancy Group

One area that is often overlooked in onboarding training is regulatory compliance. Healthcare regulatory compliance training is of particular importance as it ensures the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff, and that privacy standards are upheld. SEE IT LIVE!

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What is Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare?

Compliancy Group

Regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, with various regulations like HIPAA, OSHA, FWA, and general compliance requirements that ensure high-quality care. Compliance helps reduce liability risk for healthcare organizations while empowering employees through regular training programs.

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Healthcare Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring Quality & Safety

Compliancy Group

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, regulatory compliance has become a critical aspect of ensuring patient privacy, safety, and overall quality of care. Additionally, compliance ensures that proper protocols are followed when it comes to billing procedures and financial practices, reducing the risk of fraud or misconduct.

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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Regulatory compliance in healthcare ensures quality care for patients. It also reduces waste, fraud, and abuse that threaten the efficiency of healthcare delivery and services. In this blog, we’ll outline the fundamentals and importance of regulatory compliance in healthcare in the U.S.