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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. Their duties span across several areas, from ensuring adherence to laws to navigating the complexities of medical billing protocols. What Is the Primary Role of a Compliance Officer in Healthcare?

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Top Compliance Issues In 2023: What You Can Do

Medisys Compliance

The medical billing industry is a complex and ever-changing field, and it is crucial for healthcare providers and billing companies to stay compliant with government regulations. State Laws: In addition to federal laws, medical billing companies and healthcare providers must also comply with state laws and regulations.

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OIG General Compliance Program Guidance November 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

OIG emphasizes that the summaries are not meant to establish or interpret any program rules or regulations, but rather to create awareness and provide tools and resources to aid compliance efforts. Of particular significance is the guidance pertaining to the role of a Compliance Officer. parent, the board of the U.S.

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Employee Compliance Training for Healthcare

MedTrainer

There are three key fundamentals of team member compliance training: It Helps Reduce Risk It Ensures Patient Safety It Fosters a Culture of Compliance Employee Compliance Training Topics Compliance training covers a wide range of topics, including patient privacy, medical billing and coding, workplace safety, and infection control, among others.

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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Here are some common non-compliance activities: Failure to Maintain HIPAA Compliance: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines for safeguarding patient health information. This includes training modules and tools for secure data management.

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A Quest for Leadership

AIHC

I do a lot of training of compliance officers and realize the time that is being spent could be improved. The role of Compliance Officer for an association with 200 doctors had its challenges. The most challenging aspect of having my own medical billing and consulting company was working with people.

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Health Data Breaches Have Risen Dramatically According to HHS

MedTrainer

Hackers stole medical billing records from a whopping one million New York patients—that’s about an eighth of the city’s total population. While the United States Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for helping hospitals defend against breaches, they’re also in charge of enforcing HIPAA security rules.