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Editorial: Benefits of HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals

HIPAA Journal

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. Patient safety and consistent quality care will maintain priority. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance. These documents should serve as a roadmap for employees.

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These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

based attorney in the health law practice of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz about what providers should be doing to ensure compliance when the PHE finally sunsets. What do you see as the primary compliance issues providers will have to contend with? We spoke recently with Allison M. Cohen, a Washington, D.C.-based

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Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare

Innovaare Compliance

The Importance of Payment Integrity Payment integrity is crucial for health plans to control costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and ensure the accuracy of healthcare payments. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements. billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements.

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What is GRC in Healthcare?

Verisys

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. Can I minimize risk of non-compliance with laws & regulations in healthcare?

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Only Consider Using HIPAA-Compliant Technology The HIPAA Rules establish standards to protect patients’ protected health information.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them? doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov.