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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. This is to confirm that staff are properly trained in compliance protocols.

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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

This article illustrates how certified compliance professionals play a pivotal role in protecting whistleblowers and preventing retaliation. Introduction Healthcare compliance professionals are often the first line of defense when systems break down. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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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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The Physician Payments Sunshine Act – Compliance in a Nutshell                                                                     

AIHC

The "Sunshine Act," officially known as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, mandates those manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics report payments and transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Compliancy Group

Its compliance program guidance (CPG) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicare and many other federal programs. Last November, the OIG published industry-specific compliance guidance for 2024 for several healthcare subsectors, including nursing homes and facilities.

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Comply with Privacy Rights to Avoid Unconsented Intimate Exams

AIHC

6] The letter also notes that obtaining informed consent for sensitive examinations is the standard of care and that OCR will continue to focus on provider compliance with HIPAA and proper informed consent. About the Author Gabriella Neff , RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC is a Research Compliance Officer for H.

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What Every Compliance Officer Should Know About Healthcare Audits

Compliancy Group

Despite your best efforts in meeting healthcare compliance requirements, errors may still occur. We also discuss how compliance software can help ensure regulatory compliance and maximize efficiency and accuracy in all your compliance activities. What is an Audit in Healthcare?