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Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare: Safeguarding Patients, Professionals, and Systems

Compliancy Group

Healthcare regulatory compliance means healthcare organizations are meeting a wide range of laws and standards that includes everything from billing and safety to data protection and patient rights. This compliance means ensuring patient safety, protecting their privacy, and making sure quality care is delivered.

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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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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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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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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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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

When individuals report unsafe care, fraudulent billing, privacy violations, or ethical concerns, they help ensure accountability, uphold regulatory compliance, and safeguard patient welfare. 37293733) is the federal governments primary tool for combating fraud against public programs. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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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.