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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act (HIPAA) applies to anyone who interacts with patients or handles PHI. Applicable PHI includes medical records, insurance information, and details regarding payment. All healthcare organizations must be aware of and comply with the following laws and standards.

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. There’s a blur between self-care and more formal primary care.