HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. Kimberly Heimback, Compliance Officer, WNY BloodCare.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. HCO Qualifications. Reimbursement.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and vendors to get their points of view on HIPAA, how the legislation relates to their roles, and the successes and challenges they face with HIPAA compliance. Veronica Xu, Chief Compliance Officer, Saber Healthcare Group, shared her thoughts. This week, J.

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YouCompli

JUNE 8, 2022

Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC , is a health law attorney, compliance officer, author, speaker, investigator, and problem solver. She has nearly 20 years of healthcare compliance and legal leadership experience, and she believes that mentorship and on-the-job training are critical to compliance professional success.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2023

The healthcare enterprise risk approach takes compliance in new directions . Featured speakers: James Bryant , Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Timothy C. They spoke about going beyond historical healthcare compliance duties like billing coding to include.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Health and Human Services (OIG) recently changed the language describing a compliance officer’s role in relation to other responsibilities he or she may have within their company when under a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA). Emphasis added).

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MedTrainer

APRIL 24, 2022

Here’s an overview of HIPAA privacy officer requirements and the ways they help their organization adhere to legal regulations. What Are HIPAA Privacy Officer Requirements and Duties? The officer will become their organization’s go-to expert for HIPAA regulations and procedures. Who Is a HIPAA Compliance Officer?

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 26, 2024

In addition to ensuring their organization’s adherence to regulations and overseeing a compliance program, compliance officers must also perform comprehensive risk management. This part of the compliance officer’s job can be daunting by itself.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 9, 2024

The healthcare sector, renowned for its dynamic regulatory environment, relies on healthcare compliance officers who ensure their organizations adhere to established norms. If you’re intrigued by the intersection of healthcare, law, and administration, this blog will explain how to get into healthcare compliance.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 23, 2024

When OIG Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Turns Up Wrongdoing Compliance officers, and the compliance programs they oversee, represent the backbone of stringent adherence to federal, state, and internal standards of conduct. Minimizing their importance can be costly. Most CIAs last five years.

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Health Law Advisor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

To that end, the new policies build upon the 2015 Yates Memo , requiring corporations to disclose “all relevant, non-privileged facts and evidence about individual misconduct” in a timely fashion, particularly if corporations want to receive cooperation credit. that the compliance program is “reasonably designed and implemented.”.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2022

Featured speakers: Craig Bennett , Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Boston Medical Center; Rachel Lerner , Esq., I couldn’t believe the results: About 350 people came to talk to me, including residents, physicians, surgeons, nurses, case managers, and housekeeping staff.” Find out more about YouCompli.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Unnamed Compliance Officer, in a recent meeting with me  In my lengthy career in both insurance and healthcare, I’ve met literally hundreds of compliance professionals. Of course, anyone who really understands compliance knows these statements couldn’t be further from the truth.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The complex world of healthcare compliance demands a clear understanding of responsibilities. For those new to the role of compliance officer, the question often arises: “Who is responsible for compliance in healthcare?” Who is Responsible for Compliance in Healthcare? See MedTrainer in action.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Education begets understanding, which encourages open communication among healthcare professionals, administrators, and compliance officers. It’s easier to address and prevent Stark Law complications if there’s open discussion about it. The post Everything You Need to Know About Stark Law appeared first on Medtrainer.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Let’s dive right into the significance behind these solutions, emphasizing the role of the Compliance Officers (COs) in reporting to the Board of Directors and the importance of compliance training for the Board. This open line of communication fosters a culture of accountability throughout the organization.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A comprehensive hospital compliance work plan is pivotal for achieving these objectives. Hospital compliance officers, c-suite executives, and other decision-makers must constantly stay abreast of the latest developments in healthcare compliance.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some of the most widely recognized certifications include: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) offered by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) offered by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB).

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 24, 2024

Here’s how a simplified, automated, and guided compliance monitoring platform makes a difference: Easy Monitoring of Compliance Status: The platform provides a clear, intuitive dashboard, displaying open tasks and current status at a glance. Don’t wait to enhance your organization’s compliance framework.

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Health Law RX

JULY 31, 2023

Citing recent research, media reports, previous FTC enforcement actions, and an OCR guidance document from December 2022, the letter describes how “tracking technologies gather identifiable information about users as they interact with a website or mobile app, often in ways which are not avoidable by and largely unknown to users.”

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 21, 2024

All these tasks can seem daunting to even the most organized compliance officers. Therefore, consider adopting healthcare compliance training software from providers like Compliancy Group to reduce many hassles. It’s okay to have support in completing all of this administrative work.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using the OIG’s seven elements as a guide to delivering better patient care Healthcare Compliance professionals tend to focus, rightfully so, on the regulations and organization requirements around providing quality patient care and keeping patients safe. Consider the seven elements in the OIG’s guidance on effective compliance programs.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Last month, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a new, user-friendly, 91-page General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). Compliance Officer (page 38) : The OIG clarifies that compliance officers “have sufficient stature within the entity to interact as an equal of other senior leaders of the entity.”

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 18, 2024

A New Era of Compliance Management Recognizing these challenges, software companies increasingly offer sophisticated yet simple alternatives. Top compliance tracking software is designed with the needs of your compliance officer in mind, enabling a holistic view of your organization’s compliance status at the click of a button.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance policies should be developed under the direction and supervision of the compliance officer and compliance committee and should address the implementation and operation of an entity’s compliance program and processes. OIG’s updated take on the seven elements is briefly summarized below. (1)

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 19, 2024

What Are The Benefits Of Healthcare Compliance Software? For a chief compliance officer the benefits of using healthcare compliance software are: 1. This increased visibility enhances the chief compliance officer’s ability to effectively oversee compliance efforts across the organization.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

A healthcare compliance committee is a cross-functional team that monitors compliance at a strategic level. An influential healthcare compliance committee supports the compliance officer in promoting ethical practices, mitigating risks, and advising on compliance program operations.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“As previous OIG compliance guidance(s) are retired to ‘archival’ status, we all should recognize that the original guidance may have been the most important document ever written for healthcare compliance professionals.” — Roy Snell In 1998, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its first General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG).

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 22, 2024

As a compliance officer or critical decision-maker, you can help your healthcare organization avoid exclusion from this valuable program by creating a comprehensive compliance program and using software to streamline your compliance processes. Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines.

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Provider Trust

MAY 26, 2023

Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 12-1pm CST Join us for an information session where Donna Thiel, Chief Compliance Officer at ProviderTrust, will share her expertise and valuable feedback from the 2023 HCCA Compliance Institute.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post Everything You Need to Know About a Compliance Learning Management System appeared first on MedTrainer. Need help convincing your boss? Download this free letter , add your organization’s information, and then enjoy some well-deserved free time.

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YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

We explore how compliance officers can help their organizations’ providers maintain trusted relationships while ensuring requirements around patient privacy and protected health information (PHI) are met. Another area requiring compliance officers’ vigilance is evolving healthcare technology.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A “red flag” in healthcare compliance refers to a warning sign or indicator that suggests a potential issue or violation of healthcare laws, regulations, or policies. These red flags are used to identify situations or activities that may raise concerns about fraud, waste, abuse, or non-compliance with healthcare regulations.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If a non-employee(s) is chosen, the OSHA compliance officer will determine whether the third party is reasonably necessary to conduct an effective and thorough inspection. The proposed rule makes it clear that the representatives authorized by employees may be employees of the employer or a third party.

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

With it, compliance officers have guided their healthcare organizations in complying with changing documentation, coding, and confidentiality requirements. As virtual care requirements for telehealth evolve, we explore how compliance officers can support patient care and help their organizations stay up to date.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline the many roles that impact healthcare compliance , the pros and cons of each role’s management responsibilities, and what each is accountable for in concert with the others. This is one of seven components recommended in the OIG’s compliance guidelines. Automated escalation speeds up resolution.

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