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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

This article illustrates how certified compliance professionals play a pivotal role in protecting whistleblowers and preventing retaliation. Introduction Healthcare compliance professionals are often the first line of defense when systems break down. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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Code Red: Healthcare Cybersecurity in a Post-Chevron World

HIT Consultant

Compounding these challenges is the recent introduction of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024, which mandates collaboration between CISA and HHS to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. For example, HHS has interpreted HIPAA to require robust cybersecurity measures to protect patient data.

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The Physician Payments Sunshine Act – Compliance in a Nutshell                                                                     

AIHC

The "Sunshine Act," officially known as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, mandates those manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics report payments and transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Churntables: A Look at the Record on Medicaid Redetermination Plans

Bill of Health

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires at the end of this week, with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra expected to renew the PHE once more to extend through mid-July. This policy improves coverage and helps reduce churn , which is associated with poor health outcomes.

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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. WHY IT MATTERS. and Google G Suite Hangouts Meet. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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Survey Raises Concerns About CPG Awareness

HIPAA Journal

One of the objectives of the HIPAA Journal 2024/25 Annual Survey was to obtain insights into HIPAA compliance best practices. This was so that organizations experiencing compliance challenges could use the information to resolve the challenges and better support compliance activities.

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Agencies Call on Group Health Plan Sponsors to Extend Special Enrollment Period for Medicaid Redeterminations

Compliance Now

This request is not mandatory for employers, and there are significant compliance considerations for employers that extend the enrollment window for this population. During the recent public health emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, state agencies did not terminate individuals’ Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

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