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The Physician Payments Sunshine Act – Compliance in a Nutshell                                                                     

AIHC

The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, commonly known as the Sunshine Act, was enacted to enhance transparency in the financial relationships between healthcare providers and manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, biologicals, and medical supplies. Compliance officers can reference the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, PUBL148.PS

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3 Ways to Improve Patient Payments Data Security and Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Heather Randall, PhD, Chief Compliance Officer at TrustCommerce Regardless of whether the information is clinical, financial, or demographic, patients are increasingly worried about the possibility that their personal data could be compromised.

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Compliance Risks Associated with Outlier Payments 

YouCompli

Raising prices on your hospital’s chargemaster can also raise your level of compliance grief. Price increases can sometimes result in inappropriate outlier payments. This is why Medicare publishes its rules on their Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) or its Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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OIG Issues Highly Anticipated Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Hall Render

On November 20, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (“Nursing Facility ICPG”) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community.

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