Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout 2022, Total HIPAA has focused on providing information that will keep your organization HIPAA compliant and secure by blogging on relevant topics that matter. This is our last blog of 2022. It includes a list of our most visited and cited blogs this year. GDPR and HIPAA Compliance – Do They Overlap?

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

In our recent webinar, ProviderTrust’s Chief Compliance Officer, Donna Thiel, shared her expertise and valuable feedback from the 2023 HCCA Compliance Institute. Watch the Webinar During the Keynote Speech at the HCCA Compliance Institute this year, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Christi A.

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 16, 2024

Insights and Feedback from 2023 Before moving on from 2023, it is important to take time and get feedback from business partners to ensure an “outside-in” perspective is included in your 2024 plan. There are three areas that support moving from a reactive to a proactive compliance program.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

Starting on August 1, 2023, Medicare validation edits will be activated to require service location addresses on the UB-04 hospital claim form to match exactly with the service location enrolled in Medicare’s Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (“PECOS”). UB claim).

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Verisys

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Verisys CEO Recognized Among ‘Best CEOs’ by Comparably The network management and compliance platform for healthcare companies’ CEO is honored as a pioneer in workplace culture We are excited to announce our CEO Charlie Falcone, named “Best CEOs” by Comparably. healthcare industry.

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Verisys

MAY 13, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: May 2024 Overlook: Board Updates Arizona : Legislation has been passed to update the requirements of Physician Assistants and supervision requirements. These updates went into effect December 31, 2023.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How are healthcare organizations ensuring compliance and minimizing exposure risks to false claims? In this blog, we’ll share how healthcare organizations are managing compliance around false claims and safeguarding both the integrity of healthcare services and the welfare of patients.

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MRO Compliance

JANUARY 25, 2023

2023 HIM Planning Includes Seven New Ways to Focus Your Internal Coding Audits I recently collaborated with Jacqueline Erickson, RHIA, CRCR, to provide HIM professionals with valuable advice on how to plan for their 2023 internal audits. Here are seven essential planning tips to consider. Keep reporting internal audit outcomes.

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MRO Compliance

JUNE 29, 2023

HFMA 2023: The Importance of Digitizing Requests The HFMA 2023 Annual Conference wrapped up earlier this week at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. Our team attended insightful presentations and had meaningful one-on-one conversations with attendees, all centered around cost-effective health.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Similar to other states, maintaining healthcare compliance in Florida State involves meeting state-specific regulations and requirements. This post offers an overview of must-know compliance requirements for Florida. Eligible patients include Florida residents with specific qualifying conditions.

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Innovaare Compliance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Contract Year (CY) 2024 Readiness Compliance Checklist for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors, 1876 Cost Plans, and Medicare-Medicaid Plans released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 13, 2023, is an excellent place to start. the disabled.

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Verisys

JANUARY 8, 2024

Compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is not just best practice but a legal requirements not just best practice but a legal requirement. Learn more about OIG Compliance here. The General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) is a central part of these initiatives.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Healthcare compliance isn’t a new concept. Who started the first healthcare compliance program? It was passed to combat fraud by government contractors during the conflict and set the stage for future compliance regulations. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that healthcare compliance regulations and programs began.

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Healthcare Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Centralized management of healthcare policies solves compliance and efficiency problems for healthcare organization policymakers and employees. This process sounds straightforward until you consider the financial cost of policy creation, maintenance, and the non-compliance of staff when policies are hard to access and read.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance regulations can vary significantly from one state to another, so managing healthcare compliance in Virginia may be different compared to other states. Regulations Unique to Virginia To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Virginia, there are a few additional regulations.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A unique set of rules and standards can pose a unique set of challenges for overseeing healthcare compliance in Indiana. Just as in other states, Indiana health professionals and groups must have a firm grasp of state-specific regulations in order to effectively manage their healthcare compliance.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Healthcare compliance in Missouri is uniquely challenging due to state-specific regulations, such as the surgical smoke plume evacuation system requirement. This article provides a concise overview of Missouri’s healthcare compliance, highlighting the state-specific requirements to be aware of.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing healthcare compliance in Ohio presents a unique set of challenges for compliance officers, healthcare professionals, and administrators. Organizations need to successfully navigate the regulatory landscape in order to provide efficient and ethical healthcare services, and to avoid consequences for non-compliance.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Managing healthcare compliance in Texas is nuanced and challenging. For successful compliance management in Texas, healthcare organizations need to develop a strong system for tracking and interpreting regulatory changes, and promptly adapt to these modifications.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the potential consequences of HIPAA non-compliance for insurance agents. The most significant consequence of HIPAA non-compliance is the potential for legal action. In addition to financial penalties, HIPAA non-compliance can damage an insurance agent’s reputation and lead to a loss of clients.

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YouCompli

JULY 18, 2023

Three tips for partnering with Human Resources to show how Compliance adds value and shapes healthcare culture   Partnering with Human Resources is key to demonstrating how Compliance adds value to healthcare organizations and shapes a strong culture. In short, integrating Compliance with HR processes builds trust that goes both ways. 

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Colorado, like other states in the United States, has its own set of regulations and requirements that make managing healthcare compliance in Colorado tricky. To effectively manage compliance, healthcare organizations must establish a robust system for monitoring and interpreting these changes and swiftly implement necessary adjustments.

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HIPAA Vault

DECEMBER 4, 2022

They say you never know until it hits you. Whoever “they” are, they’ve got a point – especially if the “it” is a hacker’s punishing left hook, aimed at disabling your website and stealing your sensitive data. If you feel the punch – in the form of malicious software (malware) in your system – expect. Continue reading.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ensuring healthcare compliance in New Hampshire involves maintaining both federal and state guidelines, while providing quality patient care. New Hampshire healthcare organizations must develop dynamic compliance programs to keep up with evolving regulations. Two significant changes were made in 2023.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), released 91 pages of "General Compliance Program Guidance" (GCPG) on its website. This is the first compliance program guidance the OIG has released since 2008. The GCPG provides general compliance guidance, [.]

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As is the case with every state, there are distinctive challenges in the management of healthcare compliance in North Carolina, shaped by its own unique regulations. Keep scrolling for a summary of the crucial elements of healthcare compliance relevant to North Carolina.

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Healthcare Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is critical for an organization to have strategies for promoting ethical behavior in healthcare compliance. Strategies Healthcare Organizations Can Use to Promote Ethical Behavior in Compliance Ensuring ethical practices in healthcare compliance is essential to corporate health and the integrity of your organization.

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Verisys

JANUARY 2, 2024

Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. The post December 2023 Bad Actors Roundup appeared first on Verisys. Million Civil Settlement with Total Access Urgent Care Over False Claims Allegations Full story Former Co-Owners of New Jersey Marketing Company Sentenced to Prison in $8.8

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Health Law RX

JANUARY 30, 2024

By maintaining a robust compliance program, healthcare companies are better able to identify potential red flags early and to prevent violations of fraud and abuse laws. The DOJ Announcement stresses the importance of investing in strong compliance programs for both the buyers and sellers in business transactions.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a crucial element in upholding patient safety, data security, and the overall integrity of healthcare practices. Hear more on compliance essentials from a panel of expert healthcare surveyors. Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

What compliance issues need to be considered when drafting a marketing strategy? Let’s take a closer look at potential compliance risks. We couldn’t talk about websites without mentioning “Blogs”. Blogs can be used for various purposes which can be a great way for sharing information. Great idea, right?

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YouCompli

JANUARY 18, 2023

Gold, Goldstein, and Sharobem addressed the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association’s Healthcare Legal Compliance forum in December 2022. YouCompli sponsored MHA’s 2022 Healthcare Legal Compliance Forum. YouCompli p r ovides a complete solution to help healthcare compliance organizations manage regulatory change.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 23, 2022

In this blog post, we’ll cover some essential considerations that insurance agents should keep in mind to ensure HIPAA compliance in their marketing and communications. Total HIPAA: Your Partner for HIPAA Compliance Ensuring HIPAA compliance is crucial for insurance agents handling PHI. HHS.gov, [link]. Accessed 10 Mar.

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Healthcare Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

As hospitals have become increasingly complex organizations, effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies have become essential for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. What are the Key Components of a Successful Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Strategy? Stay Alert !

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