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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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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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False Claims Act Retaliation Decision Calls into Question the Heightened Burden for Employees Whose Duties Include Compliance and Fraud Investigation

Hall Render

Since 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision,(codified at 31 U.S.C. Prior to 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision more simply prohibited retaliation against an employee for conduct that was “in furtherance of an action under this section.” This category of individuals is sometimes called a “fraud alert employee.”

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Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

MedTrainer

When it comes to healthcare delivery, compliance is not just a matter of ticking boxes; it’s the backbone of patient trust and safety. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why healthcare compliance isn’t just important — it’s vital. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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What did the HIPAA Omnibus Rule Mandate?

HIPAA Journal

The key provisions of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule were: Make business associates of covered entities directly liable for HIPAA compliance. Although effective in March 2013 , some of the changes were already in force due to Interim Rules having been issued following the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009.

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Reader Offer: Free Annual HIPAA Risk Assessment

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA Journal has partnered with The Compliancy Group to offer its readers a free annual HIPAA Risk Assessment. Covered Entities like medical practices and Business Associates like IT providers are required conduct a HIPAA risk assessment by the 2003 HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR § 164.308 – Security Management Process) and HITECH Act 2009.

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Understanding HIPAA’s Central Role in Healthcare

MedTrainer

Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. In this blog, we’ll highlight HIPAA’s influence on healthcare, how to maintain compliance, and ways compliance software can support the ongoing need to follow this important rule.

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