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

American Medical Compliance

Compliance officers’ responsibilities extend far beyond merely checking boxes and ticking off regulatory requirements. In fact, 61% of the compliance teams from a Thomson Reuters report also work on long-range strategies for their companies by putting regulatory and legislative changes as a top priority.

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Why Do Healthcare Facilities Use Corporate Compliance Programs?

MedTrainer

A corporate compliance program in healthcare is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices that healthcare organizations establish and maintain to ensure that they operate compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs?

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is serious business for regulators. In this blog post, we’ll outline who regulates healthcare compliance, how rules are enforced, and why organizations need a robust compliance platform to stay in the good graces of regulators. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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OIG General Compliance Program Guidance November 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

In late April this year, the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) announced that it would make changes to its existing body of healthcare compliance program guidance (CPGs) as part of its current Modernization Initiative. [1] On November 6, 2023, OIG finally published the GCPG on its website [3].

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Strengthening Healthcare Compliance: The Importance of Utilizing Compliance Checklists

MedTrainer

Keeping everything in order and ensuring your healthcare organization complies with regulations can be challenging. That’s where compliance checklists come in. It’s important for every provider to take a closer look at the benefits of healthcare compliance checklists and how they help promote a compliance culture.

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Healthcare Compliance Training Overview: Why and How

MedTrainer

Compliance is a major focal point for every healthcare organization. Whether it’s compliance with HIPAA standards, OSHA workplace regulations, or simply adherence to established best practices, compliance is synonymous with excellence. What is Compliance Training? Why is Compliance Training Important?