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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. It ensures that healthcare organizations and professionals adhere to guidelines that protect patient safety, maintain data privacy, and uphold the integrity of medical practices.

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List of Documents for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Medisys Compliance

Complete documentation will support all procedure codes your billed and will provide complete picture for payers. In this article, we shared list of required documents for ambulatory surgery centers who are beneficiaries of Medicare. Pre-operative medical record documentation. Informed consent. Nurses’ notes.

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Her First Colonoscopy Cost Her $0. Her Second Cost $2,185. Why?

Kaiser Health News

The former generally incurs no cost to patients under the ACA; the latter can generate bills. Remind your provider that the government’s interpretation of the ACA requires that colonoscopies be regarded as a screening even if a polyp is removed. Do you have an interesting medical bill you want to share with us?

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