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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. The Department of Justice recently revealed charges against 78 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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What Is Medical Billing Compliance?

Compliancy Group

This article discusses the issues related to medical billing compliance policy and the steps for providers to maintain financial integrity and adherence to all requirements. Medical billing compliance ensures that providers and administrators engage in ethical and accurate billing practices.

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Key Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) 

YouCompli

Last month, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a new, user-friendly, 91-page General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). Users are encouraged to use the electronic version, to allow access to hyperlinked definitions and resource documents.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

Total HIPAA

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance?

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Key Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) 

YouCompli

“As previous OIG compliance guidance(s) are retired to ‘archival’ status, we all should recognize that the original guidance may have been the most important document ever written for healthcare compliance professionals.” — Roy Snell In 1998, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its first General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG).