Health Law RX

JANUARY 30, 2024

By maintaining a robust compliance program, healthcare companies are better able to identify potential red flags early and to prevent violations of fraud and abuse laws. The DOJ Announcement stresses the importance of investing in strong compliance programs for both the buyers and sellers in business transactions.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 9, 2023

Join industry leaders at ProviderTrust for a 30-minute webinar where we will discuss compliance monitoring trends that affected healthcare in 2022 and how they will continue to impact this industry this year. Although it is convenient for patients and providers, substantial compliance risks are still involved in telehealth medicine.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

The seven elements of a compliance program are integrated processes organizations in all industries can adopt to help them develop a culture of compliance in the workplace. While the seven elements of a compliance program apply to all industries, they originated in the healthcare industry in the 1990s.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

SOC 2 compliance has emerged as a widely recognized framework that organizations can adhere to to demonstrate their commitment to data security. Let’s get into the SOC 2 compliance checklist and provide valuable insights into its significance. Learn More × Rated #1 on G2 for Healthcare Compliance Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This is where third-party compliance comes into play – a crucial aspect of any organization’s risk management strategy. By establishing robust oversight mechanisms and enforcing accountability measures, companies can safeguard their reputation and maintain regulatory compliance across all areas of operation.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 10, 2022

The Mauldin SC-based IT company, Ruffian Software, has completed Compliancy Group’s HIPAA compliance process and has been confirmed as having implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program. To demonstrate the company’s commitment to HIPAA compliance, Ruffian Software partnered with Compliancy Group.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I recently attended the 2024 Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Managed Care Conference, and it was great to attend sessions and network with professionals and exhibitors from across the country. I can summarize these in three themes – the ABC’s, if you will, of integrating AI into your compliance strategy.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 30, 2024

HIPAA Compliance and Online Tracking Technologies The U.S. HIPAA Compliance Obligations for Regulated Entities Regulated Entities must take several steps to ensure HIPAA compliance when using tracking technologies: Privacy Rule: Ensure that any use of tracking technologies does not cause unauthorized disclosures of PHI.

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 15, 2023

Due diligence is a standard phase of any corporate transaction, whether structured as an asset or stock sale or joint venture, and sellers are often surprised, and even overwhelmed, by the comprehensiveness of the diligence investigation.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2023

In the healthcare industry, the term BAA compliance refers to a Business Associate complying with the terms of a Business Associate Agreement entered into with a Covered Entity. While, in theory, BAA compliance should be straightforward, this is not always the case – and sometimes, noncompliance is not the fault of the Business Associate.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 29, 2022

But security and compliance are not the same things. Here are the things to consider to help evolve beyond a HIPAA Compliant Environment and create a Culture of Compliance that adds value to your organization. HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance – Super Security Kryptonite. Compliancy Group can help!

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This Safe Harbor Policy (“Policy”) is aimed at incentivizing acquiring companies to identify and timely disclose misconduct discovered during the due diligence and post-acquisition integration process. Transactions that might have been abandoned or restructured due to the discovery of misconduct can now potentially move forward.

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Verisys

JULY 27, 2023

Achieving Transparency: How to Close A Critical Gap in Healthcare Compliance Continuous Data Monitoring is Key to Patient Safety Employing quality providers results in better patient outcomes. We use trusted data to protect your patients, ensure compliance, and speed up provider enrollment.

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Verisys

JULY 5, 2023

Achieving Transparency: How to Close a Critical Gap in Healthcare Compliance Continuous Data Monitoring is Key to Patient Safety Employing quality providers results in better patient outcomes. We use trusted data to protect your patients, ensure compliance, and speed up provider enrollment.

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Provider Trust

MAY 17, 2022

So what does that mean for your healthcare organization’s compliance program? Is your organization properly vetting and monitoring compliance of your entire vendor network? Which regulations govern vendor compliance? Vendor Z provides contract janitorial services.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

AI Use in Healthcare Research & Quality As posted in the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) June monthly newsletter, the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) grantee is testing AI for use to improve breast cancer screening accuracy and efficiency. Beware of new companies offering such services.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

AI Use in Healthcare Research & Quality As posted in the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) June monthly newsletter, the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) grantee is testing AI for use to improve breast cancer screening accuracy and efficiency. Beware of new companies offering such services.

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Provider Trust

MAY 18, 2022

What the HHS-OIG says about vendor compliance. However, healthcare receives federal funding, and thus OFAC is an additional sanction list that you should add to your vendor compliance plan/program. Case Study: S. Bay Mental Health Centers (and the associated PE firm) U.S. Martino-Fleming v.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JULY 6, 2023

Vendor Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence when selecting and working with vendors who have access to sensitive data. Confirm they adhere to robust privacy and security standards and regularly monitor their compliance.

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 17, 2022

Covered Entities, and other organizations that are obligated by law to maintain HIPAA compliance, naturally have been curious as to whether they can use Gmail’s confidential mode to share sensitive data. We create customized compliance documents and provide your staff with easy online training, ensuring compliance for your business.

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Health Law Advisor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The new policies , and those that are in development, further attempt to put pressure on companies to implement effective compliance policies and to self-report if there are problems. Voluntary self-disclosure is an indicator of a working compliance program and a healthy corporate culture.”

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

These scans, which are now considered routine due diligence, were an unusual occurrence just a few years ago. Contracting is the crucial phase for addressing liability, but data security depends on a continual process of audits, attestations, vigilance and patching, and compliance reporting.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Third, due diligence with partners is essential to prevent attacks. American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, billing, and HR solutions. The post Cybersecurity Threats to Health Systems appeared first on American Medical Compliance. Get Certified. Retrieved from: [link].

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 20, 2023

There are many instant messaging platforms for mobile devices that allow rapid communication of information but they often lack the necessary privacy protections and security safeguards for communicating medical information to ensure global compliance. MSF was also impressed by Celo’s simple yet comprehensive interface and onboarding process.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To? Other Types of HIPAA Law Violation.

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Dot Compliance

JULY 25, 2024

Dot Compliance is thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests from one of our partners, West Monroe, a digital services firm that blends management consulting, digital design, and product engineering to move companies from traditional ways of working to digital operating models. Welcome everyone to today’s fireside chat. revolution.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Whether there was knowledge that HIPAA Rules were being violated, or by exercising due diligence, it should have been clear that HIPAA Rules were being violated. These penalties are applied when the individual was aware that HIPAA Rules were being violated or should have been aware had due diligence been exercised.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

3: Allowing a physician to treat patients before credentialing is completed Courts have held hospitals liable when a physician falsifies credentials, and the hospital fails to do its due diligence in verifying them. Therefore, due diligence requires background checks to identify current and historical adverse actions.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Because they pose risks to patient privacy and security, it is important for compliance pros to understand them and, of course, comply with applicable federal laws. With the OCR and FTC focusing on these issues, compliance professionals should as well so they can best support their organization and their patients.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Each business associate or vendor opens your organization to potential risk — and that risk increases as their access increases — so, do your due diligence. During your due diligence, the organization should also review the vendor’s environmental and social impact, as that may in turn affect the organization.

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Innovaare Compliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Regulatory Considerations The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, highlighting the importance of compliance with healthcare laws and regulations. The expected closure in the first quarter of 2025 indicates a long-term strategic vision and a thorough due diligence process.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid for certain telemedicine services was significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Updated Compliance Tool for Developers of Mobile Health Apps appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your first step to SOC 2 compliance is completing a SOC 2 readiness assessment. Compliance with Policies Verify that your employees and partners adhere to established security policies and guidelines through awareness training and regular compliance checks. This is why training employees is such an important part of compliance.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A lack of regulatory compliance, network and technical vulnerabilities, unencrypted information, unsecured mobile devices, and weak credentials all play a part in putting a healthcare organization at risk for a data breach. Paul Banco, CEO of etherFAX    How secure is your data? How Can a Data Breach Be Prevented?

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 2, 2024

Paul Banco, Co-Founder and CEO at etherFAX First and foremost, vendors need to do their due diligence on security. Require third party attestations of compliance, that’s number one. But we also have to exhibit some tough love with our healthcare customers to get them to take certain precautions.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 5, 2023

Despite not providing the foregoing, Jelly Bean represented compliance with its contract with FHKC. Government contractors, such as Jelly Bean, are expected “to do the due diligence to keep software applications updated and secure” to ensure the “safeguarding [of] patients’ medical and other personal information.”

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 5, 2023

This is because, although most Microsoft business plans include the capabilities to support HIPAA compliance when using Teams, how the platform is used is what determines compliance. With Microsoft Teams, HIPAA compliance can also be reliant on which business plan an organization subscribes to.

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