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Red Flag Rules in Healthcare: What Compliance Officers Need to Know

Compliancy Group

Maintaining healthcare compliance includes being vigilant for warning signs of potential waste, abuse, and fraud due to identity theft. For example, some medical identity thieves take insurance information and make fraudulent claims to Medicare or Medicaid for services or goods.

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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

When individuals report unsafe care, fraudulent billing, privacy violations, or ethical concerns, they help ensure accountability, uphold regulatory compliance, and safeguard patient welfare. 37293733) is the federal governments primary tool for combating fraud against public programs. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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Fraud Indicators and Red Flags

AIHC

When Audit Managers Knowingly Skew Audit Results Written by Carl J Byron , CCS, CHA, CIFHA, CMDP, CPC, CRAS, ICDCTCM/PCS, OHCC and CPT/03 USAR FA (Ret) Fraud cannot be eliminated. No system is completely fraud-proof, as any system can be bypassed or manipulated. on fraud detection and prevention in healthcare.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. Audits serve as a critical defense against fraud and inefficiency while fostering trust in your practice. This is to confirm that staff are properly trained in compliance protocols. You might also focus on employee training and education.

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OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Compliancy Group

Established in 1976, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has led the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Department’s efforts to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. Its compliance program guidance (CPG) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicare and many other federal programs.

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What is a Healthcare Compliance Officer?

Verisys

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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What Does a Compliance Officer Do in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

This critical responsibility rests on the shoulders of the healthcare compliance officer. Read on if you’ve ever wondered about the unsung heroes as we answer the question: What does a compliance officer do in healthcare? What Is the Primary Role of a Compliance Officer in Healthcare?