MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Spending 20+ years as a compliance officer means that I’m often thinking about compliance — even at birthday parties. And that’s when I realized birthdays and compliance have a lot in common. Learning Is a Gift I would love for all employees to think of training as a birthday present. Then, there are surprise gifts.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

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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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Does Google ensure that patients are informed when Med-PaLM 2, or other AI models offered or licensed by, are used in their care by health care licensees? If so, how is the disclosure presented? Is it part of a longer disclosure or more clearly presented? If so, how is this option communicated to patients?

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YouCompli

MAY 10, 2023

Use Education and Influencer Skills to Create Value The stigma and complexities in behavioral health present compliance challenges that other healthcare organizations may not face. But we lack a common approach to measuring outcomes and what works as well as consistency from state licensing and accrediting bodies.

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Verisys

JUNE 8, 2023

Data Compliance: How to Identify and Close Data Risk Gaps Using Technology A three-part compliance series that focuses on using technology to help you achieve your compliance goals. Hiring a provider with red flags, even if in the past, can put your organization at risk for non-compliance.

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YouCompli

MAY 3, 2023

Minimize Risk and Add Value Through Standardization and Metrics A strong compliance culture is important in healthcare organizations because so much of what we do is dependent on the people and the processes. The language of compliance is a little bit newer, whereas in healthcare it’s been a more long-standing process.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

For the reasons discussed below, DTC telehealth platforms should re-visit their compliance plans and be prepared for increased state and federal regulatory scrutiny. Variety of Risks Present in Telehealth Arrangements. Provider Licenses. Concerns Proliferate for Telehealth Platforms.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 13, 2023

Whether anticipated or spontaneous, healthcare inspections by governing agencies can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences for healthcare and compliance professionals. There is a lot of information to compile to ensure you can provide proof of compliance. Surviving an OSHA inspection is serious business.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1 pm CST Register Today Presenting Results from a Survey of 150 Healthcare Executives Join our Chief Compliance Officer, Donna Thiel, and VP of Sales, Katy Harvey, for a webinar presenting the results of a recent survey conducted by ProviderTrust and Healthcare Dive.

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Provider Trust

MAY 18, 2022

What the HHS-OIG says about vendor compliance. OIG may exclude the provider if certain circumstances regarding the ownership are present. 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. Martino-Fleming v.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 9, 2024

A reasonable person would assume this is a licensed medical provider, required to comply with HIPAA and accountable for violations or sharing of personal health information. At Stanton Healthcare , a CPC in Idaho, we see a sterile-looking medical waiting room and visitors filling out medical history forms. Perhaps we need to fix HIPAA.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

Symplr software focuses on healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector. Their cloud-based solutions aim to enhance healthcare operations via provider data management, workforce management, compliance, quality and safety monitoring, contract, supplier, and spend management. What is Symplr?

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 18, 2023

In October 2022, the South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old South Carolina woman named Alyssa Beth Steele for working as a registered nurse despite not having a license. Prevent Fraud by Verifying Licenses Routinely. I think the timeframe is really important,” Thiel went on to say.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

That mean, maintaining compliance standards, efficient reporting, and conducting thorough internal audits are vital. Download “Compliance Reports You Can’t Live Without” for OIG reporting templates and tips. This is done to ensure compliance with regulations, identify areas for improvement, and assess program effectiveness.

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Provider Trust

MARCH 13, 2023

State licensing boards nationwide have annulled the licenses of dozens of nurses who obtained fake degrees and used them to gain or secure employment. In Delaware, 26 nursing licenses were revoked when the nurses’ credentials were tied to the scheme. Are you in Florida? What are your pre-hire practices?

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Provider Trust

JULY 26, 2022

District Attorney alleges that Pickering was hired in 2019 as a licensed physician’s assistant at a family practice in Norcross, Georgia but had not been a licensed physician’s assistant in Georgia, or any state, since March 2014. The Importance of Conducting License Verification and Monitoring. According to the U.S.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2023

On June 30, 2023, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a notice to nursing home operators and administrators announcing that it will begin conducting assessments on July 10, 2023 of nursing homes’ compliance with the State’s minimum staffing requirements. No less than 2.2 HPRD (out of the 3.5 HPRD (out of the 3.5

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of patient care is of the utmost importance. Let’s start with a checklist followed by tips for compliance reports to help you be CMS survey-ready. Efficient compliance tracking and reporting is crucial during a CMS inspection.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

A holistic approach to exclusion monitoring and license verifications must include monitoring of disciplinary databases such as the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). A healthcare sanction is an administrative action taken against an individual or a state professional licensure board license. Who Can Search the NPDB?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

Alleva, who focuses on the federal regulation of healthcare providers, payer enrollment and HIPAA compliance, told Healthcare IT News that it's still too soon to tell how patients will react to loosening coronavirus restrictions. "Some states are still in particular phases," she said.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A federal jury convicted a licensed Illinois psychologist of defrauding Medicare over the course of several years by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for psychotherapy services he never provided. Ensure that your policies are reviewed at least annually and updated when new information becomes available.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. When did you first get involved with HIPAA compliance?

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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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MedTrainer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Compliance Risks: Failure to complete PSV or inaccuracies in the verification process can expose healthcare organizations to compliance risks, resulting in fines, legal liabilities, or damage to their reputation. While it may present challenges, its impact on public health and healthcare excellence cannot be overstated.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The inspection objective was to determine whether the direct care licensed nursing hours recorded at the nursing home supported the hours submitted to the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in compliance with federal requirements. Train appropriate staff to accurately document and report direct care hours worked.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Take a look at other compliance strategies to improve your patients’ experience in this free guide. Dental boards and regulatory bodies require professionals to complete a certain number of CE hours to maintain their licenses. This also simplifies the documentation required for license renewals and regulatory compliance.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

You may need to find a provider of blended training in order to earn CPR certification accepted by your healthcare organization and state licensing board. WEBINAR: Tips and Tricks to Improve the Scalability of Your Compliance Training Watch Now Is Online CPR and First Aid Certification Legitimate?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2020

“At the time we began telehealth services, our principal concern was assuring that the telemedicine technology solution would be simple to use, but equally important was HIPAA compliance,” said David Robeck, president and CEO of Bridge Counseling Associates. Each also was a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

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Health Care Law Brief

JANUARY 19, 2022

The new law requires PBMs to register with the State Department of Financial Services (DFS) by April 1, 2022 and thereafter to be licensed by January 1, 2023. Failure to obtain a license by 2023 could result in a cease and desist order from DFS and financial penalties. Disclosure requirements. Private Right of Action. 1] [link].

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. At its core, information blocking is a legal and compliance issue.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A Virginia based medical staffing agency was found to have intentionally violated federal laws and denied 1,105 certified nurse’s aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses their rightfully earned overtime wages. The staffing agency has been ordered to pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and liquidated damages.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 20, 2021

"The proposal was designed to address the HL7 compliance by offering the telehealth services via a closed-circuit system, complete with two-way broadcasting, protected health solutions and client safety," Mitchell explained.

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Provider Trust

JULY 26, 2023

These directories allow patients to connect with healthcare providers and licensed practitioners to make appointments, find and exchange information, and pay for services. That’s why we stand by our proprietary Compliance Intelligence technology that ensures our data is smarter than the primary sources.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

Certificate/license numbers. Vehicle identifiers and serial numbers including license plates. Social Security numbers. Medical record numbers. Health plan beneficiary numbers. Device identifiers and serial numbers. Account numbers. Website URLs. Full face photos and comparable images.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, you must be actively licensed or certified within your state. Benefits and Potential Challenges Direct billing presents several advantages for MFTs and MHCs. Eligibility and Covered Services To directly bill Medicare, you must meet specific eligibility criteria. The next step involves enrolling as a Medicare provider.

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