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What’s Your Approach to CMS Compliance Requirements?

Compliancy Group

Compliance audits ensure that healthcare providers and organizations are adhering to CMS guidance. These audits play a vital role in verifying providers meet the necessary standards and regulations. Compliance audits aren’t a “one size fits all” process. The complexity depends on the type and scope of the audit.

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7 HIPAA Compliance Tips for Employees

Compliancy Group

Safeguard Physical Documents: Lock It Up! While digital records have become increasingly common in the healthcare industry, physical documents still play a role in many practices. Compliancy Group is a leading provider of HIPAA compliance solutions that can help employees follow HIPAA compliance tips effectively.

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Why Do Healthcare Facilities Use Corporate Compliance Programs?

MedTrainer

Training and Education : Includes training on laws like HIPAA, anti-kickback, fraud and abuse regulations, and other relevant compliance statutes. Monitoring and Auditing: Monitor for adherence to policies and regulations. Compliance programs help identify areas of non-compliance and areas for improvement through audit reports.

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Navigating the Maze of Who Regulates Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): The DEA enforces compliance related to controlled substances, ensuring they are used for legitimate medical purposes and not diverted for illegal use.

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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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The Benefits of Using Healthcare Compliance Services

Compliancy Group

Efficient Management of Internal Documentation Healthcare compliance technology enables efficient management of internal documentation processes through secure digital repositories. They also encompass ongoing support and guidance to ensure continuous adherence to evolving regulations.

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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.