McBrayer Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

More > Tags: Audit , Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , CMS , COVID-19 , Healthcare Compliance Issues , Medicaid , Medicare , regulatory compliance. Just as the pandemic may finally be easing, federal focus on use of COVID-19 resources promises to increase healthcare providers’ stress.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 13, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is producing a video presentation to help HIPAA-regulated entities implement “Recognized Security Practices.”. Ahead of the publication of the video, OCR has requested questions from HIPAA-regulated entities to ensure they are addressed in the presentation.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

That’s why healthcare compliance regulations exist. What is healthcare compliance ethics? In this blog, we’ll discuss how compliance came into being and why ethics are closely monitored by federal, state, and local governments. What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics? Who Enforces Healthcare Compliance Ethics?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Many industries have compliance rules and regulations to meet and follow, but few would argue that healthcare is one of the most stringent. Privacy and security – Compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations to protect patient privacy and data security is crucial.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Corporate compliance and oversight solutions ensure companies adhere to laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. The Role of Compliance Officers: Guardians of Ethical Integrity Compliance Officers are unsung heroes who work diligently behind the scenes to enforce regulatory compliance within organizations.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning?

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Health Care Performance

APRIL 5, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance webinar: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima SNF Compliance Update April 19, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 NAB CEUs It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing healthcare compliance in Ohio presents a unique set of challenges for compliance officers, healthcare professionals, and administrators. Organizations need to successfully navigate the regulatory landscape in order to provide efficient and ethical healthcare services, and to avoid consequences for non-compliance.

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Innovaare Compliance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a former US healthcare operation management professional, I understand the complexities and dynamic nature of the healthcare compliance landscape. The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in healthcare compliance presents a transformative opportunity.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Let’s delve into hospital HIPAA compliance, explore the implications of non-compliance, examine the challenges posed by shared hospital rooms, and outline the requirements for hospital networks. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties and reputational damage.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Healthcare providers, organizations, and compliance officers in Michigan State need to be aware of their state-specific laws and regulations in order to navigate compliance successfully. This article serves as a quick-reference guide for maintaining healthcare compliance in Michigan State.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In late April this year, the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) announced that it would make changes to its existing body of healthcare compliance program guidance (CPGs) as part of its current Modernization Initiative. [1] On November 6, 2023, OIG finally published the GCPG on its website [3].

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Healthcare compliance in New Mexico mirrors the state’s diverse culture, with unique regulations that differ from other states, such as credentialing documentation requirements for managed care organizations. The software helps to keep documents and policies organized, ensures training content is up to date, and makes reporting easy.

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Healthicity

JANUARY 31, 2023

Conscientious compliance professionals don’t want to hear their compliance program is “just ok” when evaluating their program, but the best programs go beyond the minimal requirements. However, most of these best practices are present in exceptional compliance programs.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in any healthcare setting is ever-present. Staff Training Continuous education and training are imperative for maintaining compliance with OSHA medical office requirements. Medical OSHA Compliance Streamline your compliance with software.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Enter the Healthcare Compliance Officer — a role of paramount importance, ensuring that healthcare organizations operate within legal and ethical boundaries. Use this checklist on how to shine in your new compliance role when you’re ready to take the leap and apply or accept a position! What Is a Healthcare Compliance Officer?

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Compliancy Group

JULY 13, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, compliance standards play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and data security. One area where compliance is paramount is document management. The importance of healthcare compliance cannot be overstated. Learn More × Learn About Our Document Manager Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Conducting regular HIPAA compliance audit reports is critical in identifying weaknesses or vulnerabilities in an organization’s policies, procedures, and systems. This report serves as a roadmap for healthcare providers, assisting them in understanding their compliance status while highlighting areas that require improvement.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. We hope you can join us for our final webinar of 2022: Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines. The Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has approved these events for up to 1.8

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 9, 2024

More compliance officers are prioritizing a solution that helps reduce this type of strain: GRC automation. Centralizing your Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes is a simple way to streamline your compliance efforts. However, while GRC presents several benefits, you must have a solution to host your efforts.

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The tool should be used by any developer of a mobile app that accesses, collects, shares, uses, or maintains information related to an individual’s past, present, or future health. The post FTC and HHS Update Online Compliance Tool for Mobile Health App Developers appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The updated version can be found here.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Spending 20+ years as a compliance officer means that I’m often thinking about compliance — even at birthday parties. And that’s when I realized birthdays and compliance have a lot in common. Learning Is a Gift I would love for all employees to think of training as a birthday present.

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MedTrainer

JULY 13, 2023

As the VP of Compliance at MedTrainer, I’m not only intrigued by the potential of this technology, but also by the new questions and concerns related to AI and healthcare compliance. These are some of the most common concerns around AI and healthcare compliance.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Unnamed Compliance Officer, in a recent meeting with me  In my lengthy career in both insurance and healthcare, I’ve met literally hundreds of compliance professionals. It’s summed up beautifully by the above quote.   Generally speaking, compliance professionals feel undervalued in comparison to others around their organization.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2023

Today, we’re featuring the Program Administrator, Policy & Compliance position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. Position Summary NYeC is seeking a Program Administrator to provide high-quality support to the Policy, Compliance and Information Security teams. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023. Your compliance program is only as strong as the culture behind it - and the knowledge and buy-in of. SNF Compliance Update.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023. Your compliance program is only as strong as the culture behind it - and the knowledge and buy-in of. SNF Compliance Update.

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YouCompli

JUNE 20, 2023

Three Ways to Create and Maintain a Healthy Compliance Culture Jay Anstine is a compliance professional and consultant in Colorado. He is writing a series of articles on compliance culture for the YouCompli blog.   The Compliance department can’t own culture. I think I’ve said that a few times on this blog!

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 11, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently announced changes to its process for informing healthcare industry stakeholders of new or updated Compliance Program Guidance (CPG). Historically, sector-specific CPG has been published in the Federal Register.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines. Every compliance program needs policies, training, reporting, leadership and audits to succeed – but it’s not enough.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines. Every compliance program needs policies, training, reporting, leadership and audits to succeed – but it’s not enough.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Five tips for creating cultural change and showing how healthcare Compliance adds value. Whether it’s “where good ideas go to die” or “the department of no,” compliance officers have likely heard negative descriptions of their department. In compliance, the law and regulations are the basis for everything we do.

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