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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers

Medisys Compliance

Providers must use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and ensure informed consent is documented in the patients record. Compliance with Medicare Regulations Compliance is crucial to avoid audits and penalties. Avoid fraud: Ensure billing accurately reflects services rendered.

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Navigating New Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulations: What You Need to Know

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Richard Caralli , Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio Cybersecurity regulations often emerge in response to major incidents.

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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.

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Best Practices for Healthcare Compliance Documentation

Compliancy Group

Paperwork can be a chore, but these documents help you keep track of all the moving parts that make up regulatory healthcare compliance. From safeguarding protected health information (PHI) to conducting risk assessments, compliance documents help your organization mitigate risk and stay in the good graces of governmental agencies.

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The Importance of Compliance Officer Training in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

The healthcare industry faces an ever-increasing number of essential regulations, making developing a reliable compliance strategy crucial. Have you explored the best path to ensure peak healthcare compliance officer training? It’s a role that transcends mere oversight.

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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. Office of Inspector General (OIG): This independent agency within the U.S.