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Effective Corporate Compliance in a Healthcare Facility

MedTrainer

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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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

According to recent surveys of major metropolitan hospitals , departments that typically share the responsibility for credentialing include: The Compliance Office. Checks credentialing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Human Resources. Medical Staffing Services.

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Medical Compliance Plans Limit Healthcare Liability

MedTrainer

Remain in Compliance With Regulations: Healthcare organizations must adhere to numerous regulations, including those related to billing, patient privacy (e.g., HIPAA in the U.S.), Compliance plans help organizations stay up-to-date with these regulations, reducing the likelihood of regulatory violations. and quality of care.

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Is the Violation Right of Access or Information Blocking?  Part 2 of 2

AIHC

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee This article follows Part 1 on the topic of understanding potential HIPAA violations when releasing information. HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. Michi McClure, J.D. ,

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Is the Violation Right of Access or Information Blocking? Part 1 of 2

AIHC

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. ePHI is defined in HIPAA regulation as any protected health information (PHI) that is created, stored, transmitted, or received in any electronic format or media. Michi McClure, J.D.

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8 Common Clinical Documentation Mistakes

Compliancy Group

It can also prevent you from being adequately reimbursed for services rendered and increase the potential for medical malpractice claims. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance is complex, we help simplify it. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More! Please Wait.

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What Are Reportable Events in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

On a federal level, institutions like the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) oversee national standards and reporting requirements such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Legal Implications: The landscape of medical malpractice and legal liability is intrinsically linked to reporting.