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5 Steps for Effective Vendor Compliance Management

Compliancy Group

Healthcare vendor compliance is one of the most important things to consider when choosing vendors for your healthcare organization; adopting a vendor compliance management strategy is essential for assessing whether or not a vendor is suitable to work with. One such contract is a HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA).

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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. Today, the cost of a data breach comes with a hefty price tag – an average of $9.44 million in the U.S.

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The Importance of Third-Party Compliance: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Accountability

Compliancy Group

Understanding Third-Party Compliance: Navigating Regulations & Building Trust Third-party compliance refers to ensuring that external entities associated with an organization adhere to the same standards and regulations as the company itself.

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New Safe Harbor and General Compliance Program Guidance Provides Opportunity for Buyers to Mitigate Litigation and Fraud Risk

Health Law RX

Most recently, the DOJ demonstrated a willingness to award cooperation credit for self-disclosures made by defendants in various FCA matters, including, for example, self-disclosures by a lab billing company , dermatology management company , and information technology service provider.

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What You Need for Your SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Compliancy Group

Information Security Policies Review and update your information security policies to ensure they align with SOC 2 requirements. Reporting and Communication Establish effective channels for reporting security incidents, communicating risks, and keeping stakeholders informed about security status.

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Pharma IT and AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

This year we saw the maturation of Claims and Health Information Exchanges, which enable a cost-effective and straightforward process for researchers to gain access to identified patients’ data. The regulatory industry is typically hesitant to embrace innovative technologies.

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The Devil may be in the Details of the Part II No Surprises Act IFR

Health Care Law Brief

10] By then, the Departments anticipate processes should be in place for the main provider or facility to obtain information regarding such price estimates from the co-provider or co-facility. 2] See 86 Fed. 55980 at 55984 (October 7, 2021). [3] See, e.g., 86 Fed. at 36898 (July 13, 2021). [4] 5] See 86 Fed. at 36898 (July 13, 2021). [4]