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A Health Consumer Bill of Rights: Assuring Affordability, Access, Autonomy, and Equity

Jane Sarashon

NABIP, whose members represent professionals in the health insurance benefits industry, drafted and adopted a new American Healthcare Consumer Bill of Rights launched at the meeting. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 had embedded within the law a Patient’s Bill of Rights.

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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act (HIPAA) applies to anyone who interacts with patients or handles PHI. Applicable PHI includes medical records, insurance information, and details regarding payment. All healthcare organizations must be aware of and comply with the following laws and standards.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. HIPAA (1996): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established strict standards for patient data privacy and security.

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What Is Medical Billing Compliance?

Compliancy Group

Partnering with such a company can provide access to tracking software and platforms, training, support for HIPAA, OSHA, and other laws, and assistance with compliance-related tracking and reporting. Medical billing compliance ensures that providers and administrators engage in ethical and accurate billing practices.

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The Role of Compliance Officers in Healthcare Organizations: Challenges and Responsibilities

American Medical Compliance

Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations.

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Answers to the Most Common Compliance FAQs

MedTrainer

Some common healthcare compliance regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for patient privacy, Stark Law for physician referrals, Anti-Kickback Statute for healthcare fraud and abuse, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for various provisions related to healthcare organizations and insurance providers.

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The Importance of Internal Healthcare Compliance Audits

MedTrainer

These requirements include but are not limited to: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Protects the privacy and security of patients’ health information. Affordable Care Act (ACA): Ensures access to affordable healthcare and prevents fraud and abuse.