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HITECH Compliance

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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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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

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Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. That mean, maintaining compliance standards, efficient reporting, and conducting thorough internal audits are vital.

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist For Healthcare Leaders

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Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards is crucial to uphold compliance and regulatory requirements for any health organization. HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud. What Is HIPAA?

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Spotting Financial Fraud & Exploitation of the Elderly

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Part 3 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS of the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance ( AIHC ), a non-profit healthcare education organization. These scams are outlined in more detail below.

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How OIG Exclusion List Monitoring Promotes Patient Safety

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This list includes individuals convicted of healthcare fraud, patient abuse, or other serious violations. Hiring or contracting with excluded parties can damage an organizations compliance status and lead to reputational damage and severe financial penalties. Be ready for inspections from OSHA, OCR, CMS, and OIG.

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How To Prepare for a Healthcare Coding and Compliance Audit

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Being prepared for a healthcare coding and compliance audit protects your healthcare organization from significant risks, such as fines, reimbursement issues, and potential loss of patient trust. This article will walk you through the steps so that your organization is healthcare coding and compliance audit-ready.

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Employee Compliance Training for Healthcare

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Employee compliance training is essential to any healthcare organization’s onboarding process. This blog post will explore why compliance training is vital for an industry where mistakes or non-compliance can seriously affect patients, staff, and the organization.