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The History of Healthcare Compliance

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Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Affordable Care Act (2010): The ACA introduced the concept of value-based care, emphasizing quality and patient outcomes over quantity of services. Compliance efforts expanded to encompass EHR security.

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Who Is Responsible For Compliance In Healthcare?

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Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Clinical & Administrative Departments Adheres to regulations and guidelines within their specific licensing boards and department policies and procedures.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

Healthcare Law Blog

The ACA also allows states to prohibit abortion coverage in their qualified health plans, but requires that such plans provide notice to potential enrollees of the exclusion of abortion coverage. It also does not relieve healthcare providers of their obligations to provide emergency services under federal or state laws.

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