MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here’s how these plans help limit liability: Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Compliance plans include measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare organization. HIPAA in the U.S.), Reduce Medical Malpractice Risk: Ensuring patient safety is a fundamental component of compliance plans. and quality of care.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Legal and Regulatory Risks: Non-compliance with laws and regulations like HIPAA can lead to fines, penalties, and legal expenses. Clinical Risks: These are associated with patient care and can include malpractice claims, costs of corrective procedures, and increased insurance premiums resulting from adverse patient outcomes.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM Due to the high volume of fraud schemes involving telemarketing revealed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over recent years, it is important that providers heed “buyer beware” when engaging with a telemarketing firm. “If If it is too good to be true it probably isn't.”

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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