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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Georgia

MedTrainer

Georgia Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Georgians. Operating a pain management clinic without a license is a felony.

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Is Your Medical Credentialing Taking Too Long?

Verisys

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status.

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Key Healthcare Compliance Examples To Understand Its Importance

MedTrainer

The breach occurred in 2013 when four unencrypted laptops containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of over 4 million patients were stolen from an Advocate Health administrative building. Details of the settlement indicate the submission of false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and FECA programs.

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Is Your Medical Credentialing Taking Too Long?

Verisys

Primary source verification must be done to confirm a provider’s education, professional license and certifications, medical training, work history, references, and more. Provider information should be continuously monitored for any changes to exclusion or license status. ISO 27001:2013 (information security).

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Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Florida Compounding Pharmacy’s FCA Suit

Pharmacy Law Blog

The federal judge refused the dismissal on the grounds that the government had sufficiently backed its allegations against both the company and its owner. The government had also adequately backed its allegations that RS knew it had been overpaid but had made no attempt to refund the difference to Tricare, according to the judge.

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Digital Health in the Metaverse: Three Legal Considerations

Healthcare Law Blog

The healthcare system in the United States is governed by an expansive network of state and federal laws, including the aforementioned HIPAA regulations. For example, services that are billed to Medicaid or Medicare must comply with regulations that may not apply to services that are paid for in cash. Healthcare Laws. 1, 2021). [2]

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What is the HHS OIG Exclusions List?

HIPAA Journal

HHS was one of the first Departments to have an Office of Inspector General in 1976 due to billions of dollars being lost each year to Medicaid fraud. Other excludable events can be reported to HHS OIG by healthcare providers, licensing authorities, and law enforcement agencies. What is the HHS OIG Exclusions List?

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