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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

When individuals report unsafe care, fraudulent billing, privacy violations, or ethical concerns, they help ensure accountability, uphold regulatory compliance, and safeguard patient welfare. 37293733) is the federal governments primary tool for combating fraud against public programs. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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What is a Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Certificate?

MedTrainer

Many individuals and organizations opt to obtain a healthcare regulatory compliance certificate to highlight that commitment. In this blog, we will explore what is a healthcare regulatory compliance certificates, provide a high-level description of its purpose, and list who typically uses such certificates.

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Medicare Swing Bed Rules and Regulations for CAHs

Healthcare Blog

One key offering that is entirely unique to CAHs is the swing bed program, which allows hospitals to use the same beds for both acute care and skilled nursing services. For patients, swing beds reduce the stress and logistical challenges of being transferred to a separate skilled nursing facility.

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Streamlining Nurse Credentialing Processes

Verisys

What Is Nurse Credentialing? Nurse credentialing is a crucial process in healthcare that ensures nurses have the qualifications, skills, and experience to provide safe and effective patient care. The primary purpose of nurse credentialing is to protect patients and maintain the integrity of healthcare organizations.

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The AI Prescription: The Risks and Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare Technology

Healthcare IT Today

With only 6% of organizations having fully operationalized responsible AI frameworks , the healthcare industry must take a measured approach to ensure AI integration aligns with patient safety and regulatory compliance. Successful AI adoption depends on equipping healthcare teams with the necessary skills and knowledge.

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OIG Issues Highly Anticipated Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Hall Render

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (“Nursing Facility ICPG”) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community.

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IT Infrastructure: Creating A Culture of Security In Your Hospital & Health System

HIT Consultant

But with so many competing training programs — everything from HIPAA and regulatory compliance to handwashing and job-specific training — it’s difficult to break through the noise and gain traction. As organizations harden their security posture in response to specific threats, new threats emerge that companies may not be aware of.