Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The following is a guest article by Donna Thiel, Chief Compliance Officer at ProviderTrust. With the sudden uprising of COVID-19, the Department of Health & Human Services quickly took significant steps in securing better […].

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 8, 2022

Because the LTC facility population was at the highest risk of COVID-19 infections, the CDC created the LTC PPP to prioritize vaccinations of that population as quickly as possible and while vaccine availability was limited. A nursing home health system has agreed to pay the United States $1.75

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YouCompli

MARCH 29, 2023

In this article, she discusses several issues that hospitals and health systems need to consider as a result of the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. population previously received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reports that 80% of the U.S.

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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. “Not

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Policies and procedures consistently change within the healthcare landscape, and that includes OSHA regulations, which change so frequently that it leaves compliance officers more concerned than not. Healthcare hazards don’t only affect healthcare workers but also their patients and anyone else in their workspace.

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Healthicity

MARCH 14, 2023

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration is slated to end on May 11, 2023, which means compliance changes are fast approaching on the horizon.

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Provider Trust

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We each saw this as an opportunity to take a very behind-the-scenes administrative function and bring automation to HR and compliance officers. It may not be the sexiest part of healthcare, but we are assisting with something that is administrative and doesn’t get a lot of attention, but is so important for ongoing compliance.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Epic CEO Judy Faulkner on Monday offered her perspective on how the company has responded to the COVID-19 crisis – and described some of the lessons learned along the way. " At the same time, he said, "the COVID-19 situation has actually created some opportunities." So that was for COVID-19.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 5, 2020

By Susan Kohler, chief compliance officer, Greenway Health The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law in March, has provided a lifeline for many businesses — including healthcare organizations. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Secure Remote Work During COVID-19. In this combo podcast and blog post, Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci. The two discussed security practices to use while working remotely during COVID-19. COVID-19 HIPAA Compliance Checklist.

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Provider Trust

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Join our Chief Compliance Officer, Donna Thiel for a series of three Executive Brief sessions on Wednesday, October 20 ; Wednesday, November 3 ; and Wednesday, November 17 , to discuss the expanded vaccination mandate and the possible implications for healthcare providers as the federal guidance is released and continues to evolve.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 18, 2023

There is an opportunity to work with the Office of the Investigator General (OIG) to determine how to resolve the matter sensibly. This is especially true when Covid has affected diligence in administration. His office considers and evaluates the circumstances when an organization cooperates.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Does Your Organization Have a Trained (Certified) HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer? Your HIPAA Compliance Officer can serve as the best resource to help your organization navigate the telehealth and mobile device compliance issues facing your providers today. The cost of certification is covered in the tuition price.

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YouCompli

MARCH 21, 2022

When the pandemic hit, a California-based hospital system was inundated by COVID-19 caseloads and related pressures. Its Compliance function was overwhelmed too, struggling to manage the volume, speed, and scope of regulatory changes coming in. Executive Summary. That’s where YouCompli came in. The Solution. The Impact.

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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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Hall Render

JULY 18, 2022

On July 19, 2019, CMS released revisions (“2019 Proposed Rule”) to Part 483 to Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations the Requirements for States and Long-Term Care Facilities (“RoPs”). Since the beginning of the COVID?19 Background. To meet the three-year timeline, the final rule would have to be published by July 18, 2022.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Example: Needlestick injuries or accidental exposure to airborne diseases, like COVID-19 or tuberculosis. Why Incident Reporting is Essential Incident reporting is essential to maintain a healthcare organization’s compliance with state and federal regulations. Sentinel events: Result in severe or permanent harm or death.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

This is done to ensure compliance with regulations, identify areas for improvement, and assess program effectiveness. During public health emergencies or outbreaks, such as COVID-19, the OIG may inspect HHS responses and programs to assess their efficiency and effectiveness in handling urgent situations.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hackers targeted vulnerable health care systems with ransomware attacks, forcing multiple U.S. With over three decades of operational and executive leadership experience in health compliance, research, and regulatory oversight, Marti Arvin leads CynergisTek’s compliance services business development.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For example, CAL/OSHA adopted non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations that must be followed. Other healthcare-specific compliance regulations to double check are those around bloodborne pathogens, preventing needle sticks, and medical waste management.

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Well, first, telemedicine really advanced during the COVID pandemic, where a lot of people found it very useful in a way to stay well by using telemedicine. But more recently, both the Department of Justice and the Office of Inspector General at HHS have engaged in. With that in mind, let’s start with you, Mark. Mark Josephs.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The OIG states the following: “Entities also should develop appropriate incentives to encourage participation in the entity’s compliance program.” “The The Cobra Effect and COVID In light of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending in May, 2023, we find the Cobra effect very active during the PHE. Some say the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The OIG states the following: “Entities also should develop appropriate incentives to encourage participation in the entity’s compliance program.” “The The Cobra Effect and COVID In light of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending in May, 2023, we find the Cobra effect very active during the PHE. Some say the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association recently convened its Healthcare Legal Compliance Forum to update members on key areas of regulatory change, compliance and enforcement in this late COVID era. Compliance Officer Roundtable. COVID-19 Hot Compliance Topics.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

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Hall Render

AUGUST 25, 2023

online therapy startup Hurdle Health sells to Maryland’s Youme Healthcare Whitman-Walker poised to open new Max Robinson health center in Congress Heights New health care facility opens at St.

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MedTrainer

JULY 21, 2022

The surge of patients because of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in an abundance of electronic patient data, making hospitals a juicy target for malicious hackers. We have HIPAA compliance programs, a secure cloud-based storage system, planning tools so you’ll know how to respond to a breach, and much more.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Hosted by Co-Founder of ProviderTrust Michael Rosen and Chief Compliance Officer Donna Thiel, our webinar outlined various factors affecting the healthcare space in the new year, from staffing strikes to increased scrutiny around private equity investment firms. However, there has been increased scrutiny of Telehealth organizations.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Legislators want to know why Lawsuit: Minnesota’s free training hurt nursing assistant schools A group of Minnesotans are suing local hospitals after losing loved ones to COVID-19 Minnesota Cuts the Ribbon on Dynamic New Clinic MISSISSIPPI Everyone you know sick? system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

Sanders pushes funding boost for rural health care Struggling to survive, the first rural hospitals line up for new federal lifeline ALABAMA AARP report puts spotlight on caregiving issues, expenses in Alabama All of Us Research Program launching new enrollment location in Dothan Local partnership to provide cancer screening for rural patients Medical (..)

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