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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

Each ASC is responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with the numerous statutes and regulations that are in place at both the state and federal levels. However, ASC billing practices must be followed to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage.

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Top Security Certifications Required for Data Protection

HIT Consultant

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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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay. It’s important for compliance and historical trend analysis. Hospital reimbursement also changed.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay. It's important for compliance and historical trend analysis. Hospital reimbursement also changed.

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7 Benefits of Patient Scheduling Software

HIPAA Journal

Card on file payments can accelerate collections from patients, reduce non-payments, and protect both patients and practices from credit card fraud. It is also claimed that card on file payments builds trust between practices and patients and contributes towards patient retention. #7

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

As in the case of the RFI regarding Stark and AKS, this is prompted in large part by the move from volume to value, and the widespread belief that value-based payment systems will right the listing ship of the U.S. healthcare “system.” ” (Let’s just say here that the jury is still out.

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