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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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The History of Healthcare Compliance

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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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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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False Claims Act Settlements Exceed $5.6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021

Healthcare Compliance Blog

billion in settlements and judgments have been recovered by the Department of Justice Department (DOJ) related to civil cases involving fraud and false claims in fiscal year 2021. In 2009 and 2010, further improvements were made to the False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions. More than $5.6

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DOJ’s FY 2022 False Claims Act Recoveries: A Mixed Bag

Health Law Advisor

The total recoveries in fraud cases brought with respect to the health care and life sciences industries fell to the lowest level since 2009. Not insignificantly, recoveries in declined cases led the way in all fraud recoveries, not just in health care. 1] While total recoveries exceeded $2.2 Last year, $1.2

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4 Healthcare Regulations You Need to Know

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Get familiar with the big four, and you’ll be well on your way to navigating healthcare compliance with confidence. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) HITECH is an essential component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Why are Healthcare Regulations Important?

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What is HIPAA?

HIPAA Journal

Title II: Preventing health care fraud and abuse; administration simplification; medical liability reform. The provisions related to administrative simplification are discussed below, while the provisions for medical liability reform (of which there are few) only relate to whistle blower protection for reporting fraud and abuse.

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