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The Complicated Nature of BAA Compliance

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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Part 1: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance

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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Protecting Privacy: Lessons from the OCR-Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Snooping Settlement

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JULY 6, 2023

Incident Response Plan: Develop a well-defined incident response plan that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a privacy breach. Vendor Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence when selecting and working with vendors who have access to sensitive data.

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Part 1: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance

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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DOJ Further Revises Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies: Focusing on Individual Accountability, Corporate Responsibility, and Additional Demands on Chief Compliance Officers

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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What Happens if You Break HIPAA Rules?

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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What You Need for Your SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your first step to SOC 2 compliance is completing a SOC 2 readiness assessment. Availability and Continuity Assess your business continuity and disaster recovery plans to guarantee that critical services and data can be maintained in the event of disruptions. This is why training employees is such an important part of compliance.

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Anti-Kickback Statute Enforcement in Healthcare

YouCompli

MAY 24, 2023

Tips for Compliance Officers to Manage Risk A patient undergoes surgery requiring a medical device. Routine occurrences – and a potential compliance issue if it looks like financial kickbacks are involved. Tips for Healthcare Compliance Officers: Understand Vendor Benefits Familiarize yourself with the benefits provided by vendors.

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7 Key Value-Adding LOI Terms

Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To avoid confusion and frustration, we recommend describing the specific buy-back terms in the LOI – this includes the price at which equity can be redeemed in certain events, and applicable definitions of key terms like “Cause” and “Retirement” that may serve as triggers for redemption rights or impact the repurchase price of equity.

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Data Integrity, Security, and Confidentiality: The Building Blocks of Healthcare Data Management

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This can result in thousands of dollars in compliance fees and extended downtime. In the event of a system incompatibility or a bug, IQA can apply a solution to mitigate consequences in real-time. Any time a healthcare enterprise moves their data there is room for mistakes if the proper precautions are not taken.

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State of HIPAA – May 2023 Report

HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The 2016-2017 HIPAA audit program identified many areas of noncompliance.

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Enforcement Issues with Interstate Licensing

YouCompli

JUNE 1, 2022

It was also reported that the Iowa board would not comment for the story due to privacy restrictions. Compliance officers should watch for : Nurses who have either lost licensure in one state, appear to be hopping around from state to state, or have citations and discipline from nursing boards in other states.

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CMS Releases CY2024 Final Rule for PACE Organizations

Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Changes to Contract Year Definition CMS is required to conduct a comprehensive annual review of PACE organizations’ operations during the first three contract years of operating a PACE program (known as the “trial period”) to assure compliance with all significant requirements.

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The Devil may be in the Details of the Part II No Surprises Act IFR

Health Care Law Brief

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, the Part II Rule provides that providers or facilities who act in good faith and with reasonable due diligence will not fail to comply with these requirements upon making an error in a good faith estimate, provided that they correct the information as soon as practicable. Patient-Provider Dispute Resolution.

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HIPAA Compliance for Hospitals

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Discussing HIPAA compliance for hospitals in a single article is challenging. This means there is no one-size-fits-all guide to HIPAA compliance for hospitals, but rather checklists that can help hospitals cover the basics of the compliance requirements. The Five Areas of HIPAA Compliance for Hospitals to Focus On.

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Healthcare Remains Top Target in 2022 ITRC Breach Report

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2023

Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance protects you against breaches. However, HIPAA compliance can limit your liability and expose potential problems with suppliers through the due diligence that takes place while forging a business associate agreement.” Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant!

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Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Good credentialing management opens the door to a wide range of benefits at both the facility and organization levels: Compliance With Regulatory Standards. Credentialing management helps organizations maintain compliance with regulatory standards set by accrediting bodies, government agencies, and industry regulators.

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AI Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Key Risks and Security Measures

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Third-Party Vendor Assessment: Due diligence is required to thoroughly vet third-party vendors and their cybersecurity practices. About Britton Burton Britton Burton is the Senior Director of TPRM Strategy with its sister company, CORL Technologies , tech-enabled managed services for vendor risk management and compliance.

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Health Care Compliance Brief

The Complicated Nature of BAA Compliance

Part 1: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance

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Protecting Privacy: Lessons from the OCR-Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Snooping Settlement

Part 1: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance

DOJ Further Revises Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies: Focusing on Individual Accountability, Corporate Responsibility, and Additional Demands on Chief Compliance Officers

What Happens if You Break HIPAA Rules?

What You Need for Your SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Anti-Kickback Statute Enforcement in Healthcare

7 Key Value-Adding LOI Terms

Data Integrity, Security, and Confidentiality: The Building Blocks of Healthcare Data Management

State of HIPAA – May 2023 Report

Enforcement Issues with Interstate Licensing

CMS Releases CY2024 Final Rule for PACE Organizations

The Devil may be in the Details of the Part II No Surprises Act IFR

HIPAA Compliance for Hospitals

Healthcare Remains Top Target in 2022 ITRC Breach Report

Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

AI Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Key Risks and Security Measures

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