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Strengthening Cybersecurity Preparedness for Small Organizations: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

HIT Consultant

The US health system is in a desperate cybersecurity state of affairs. For example, throughout 2023 about one in three Americans were affected by health-related data breaches. Most of the largest hacks targeted vendors who bill, mail, or provide other services for hospitals, doctors, and other health providers.

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Florida Home Health Company Pays $2.1M to Resolve False Claims Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Blog

A home health services company headquartered in Kentucky, and its related entities, paid $2.1 million to the United States government to settle claims of improperly billing the Medicare Program for home health services provided to beneficiaries living in Florida.

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Home Health Company to Pay $22.9M to Settle Federal False Claims Act and Kickback Allegations

Med-Net Compliance

The settlement resolves allegations that between 2013 and 2020, the company paid remuneration to its home health medical directors in Oklahoma and Texas for the purpose of inducing referrals of Medicare and TRICARE home health patients. The corporate officers were previously the CEO and COO of the company.

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Oklahoma Hospital Pays over $1.1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Blog

Following an internal review and audit, the hospital discovered irregularities regarding its billing of certain services, and proactively contacted the United States to self-disclose the issues.?The Throughout the investigation, the hospital cooperated with the above entities. Issue: False claims can be generated in a variety of capacities.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

Total HIPAA

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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CMS Advances Rulemaking for Section 111 Civil Money Penalties and Future Medicals

Medval Compliance Blog

by Frank Fairchok, Vice President of Medicare Reporting Services. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advanced the rulemaking process in two long-awaited areas. 0938-AT85 – Medicare Secondary Payer and Future Medicals (CMS-6047). 0938-AT85 – Medicare Secondary Payer and Future Medicals (CMS-6047).

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5 Key Facts to Know About FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization Process

Exeed Regulatory Compliance

How Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products Helps Provide Relief During a COVID-19 Major Crisis. It is a public health emergency of massive scale that has affected nearly all aspects of our life. The current COVID-19 global pandemic continues to remain out of control. You can also watch a brief video about this process below.

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