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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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What is HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

So, “what is HIPAA compliance in healthcare?” With ever-growing data breaches, HIPAA compliance is more crucial than ever. With the rise of electronic medical records (EMRs) and telehealth technology, HIPAA has evolved by fortifying protection measures and keeping pace with the healthcare ecosystem.

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Important Resources to Ensure Medicare Compliance

Compliancy Group

As a compliance officer or critical decision-maker, you can help your healthcare organization avoid exclusion from this valuable program by creating a comprehensive compliance program and using software to streamline your compliance processes. Remaining in good standing with Medicare has several advantages.

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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Hospitals and private practices aren’t the only enterprises with compliance obligations within this sector. Insurance carriers, cloud service providers, pharmacies, medical equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in this industry must comply with various health and safety regulations.

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

must also be mindful of these healthcare compliance frameworks. A Compliance Framework for the U.S. healthcare compliance framework serves these purposes: Protect patient privacy : Health records and protected health information must remain confidential and private, with only essential providers and personnel having access to it.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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Tips for Building an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Compliancy Group

Healthcare organizations face a series of challenges, especially regarding healthcare compliance. So, how can you ensure that your healthcare compliance program is effective – protecting your staff, patients, and business? Follow these tips to ensure you’re implementing an effective healthcare compliance program.