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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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The NCAA May Pay a Healthy Sum to Student Athletes

Bill of Health

The NCAA describes the compensation lawsuits as beginning in 2009 , yet exploring this topic reveals the debate is not so novel. The combined risk of this sport’s violence and its growing popularity necessitated governance. Health care will also be a critical part of future student-athlete compensation conversations.

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Who Is Responsible For Compliance In Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Establishes a governance structure, reviews compliance reports, and ensures the organization operates ethically and within legal boundaries. Cons: Limited focus on other aspects of compliance beyond their specific areas. Board of Directors Ultimately responsible for the organization’s compliance efforts.

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HIPAA: Healthcare’s Most Impactful Regulation

MedTrainer

HIPAA was enacted in 1996 and has been amended over the years, with the most recent update being the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ( HITECH ) Act in 2009. HIPAA is primarily concerned with protecting the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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Most Americans Concerned About Coronavirus Impact on Economy & Families, and Not a “Hoax”

Health Populi

Trust is the top driver that underpins health engagement, and trust has in fact eroded between publics and government agencies around the world — no more so than in the U.S. except for a handful of other countries polled each year in the Edelman Trust Barometer.