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Understanding Sanction Screening: Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity Under HIPAA

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

These screenings search through various databases containing records of individuals or organizations barred from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal/state healthcare programs due to fraud, abuse, or other offenses. Why is Sanction Screening Vital Under HIPAA?

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Enterprise Risk Management in Healthcare: Safeguarding the Future of Patient Care

Compliancy Group

With the healthcare industry constantly transforming and adapting, managing risks has become a critical aspect of ensuring patient safety, organizational resilience, and regulatory compliance. This article will explore the significance of an enterprise risk management framework for healthcare and its role in safeguarding the future.

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What Is Provider Credentialing?

MedTrainer

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.