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What’s Your Approach to CMS Compliance Requirements?

Compliancy Group

CMS Compliance Requirements CMS compliance requirements are extensive, covering a wide range of topics: Billing and coding – healthcare providers must accurately code and bill for services rendered to ensure proper reimbursement and prevent fraud and abuse. Compliance audits aren’t a “one size fits all” process.

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Department of Health and Human Services focuses on preventing fraud, abuse, and waste in federal healthcare programs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Penalties and Fines: Non-compliance can result in significant penalties and fines.

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Why Do Healthcare Facilities Use Corporate Compliance Programs?

MedTrainer

A corporate compliance program in healthcare is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices that healthcare organizations establish and maintain to ensure that they operate compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs?

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The Benefits of Using Healthcare Compliance Services

Compliancy Group

Healthcare compliance programs are multifaceted frameworks designed to ensure adherence to the following: Legal Requirements Industry Standards Internal Policies These programs involve the development of robust policies and procedures that address key areas such as data privacy, billing and coding accuracy, fraud prevention, and quality assurance.

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The Role of Compliance Officers in Healthcare Organizations: Challenges and Responsibilities

American Medical Compliance

Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations. Compliance officers maintain detailed records of compliance activities, investigations, and corrective actions.

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OIG General Compliance Program Guidance November 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

Thereafter, OIG said it planned to update existing industry-specific compliance program guidance (ICPG), which would include tailoring each to address fraud and abuse risk areas specific to a particular industry and describing the compliance measures that industry could take to reduce these risks [2].

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation.