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February 2024 Regulatory Compliance Updates

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– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. CA SB 372 Idaho: Idaho Administrative Rule 350 governing Pharmacist Prescribing was revised in September 2023 to allow all Idaho practitioners to prescribe controlled and non-controlled substances, including pharmacists.

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Developing Effective Strategies for Enhancing Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Hospital

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As hospitals have become increasingly complex organizations, effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies have become essential for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. What are the Key Components of a Successful Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Strategy? News Medical.

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What is GRC in Healthcare?

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Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is healthcare data governance?

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What is a Healthcare Compliance Audit?

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This type of audit is essential in the healthcare industry for several reasons: Regulatory Compliance It ensures that the healthcare organization complies with various federal and state laws and regulations. Compliance with state-specific healthcare laws and regulations is also assessed.

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Handling an OIG Audit with Confidence: Focus Areas for 2024

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are subject to OIG risk adjustment audits, which can result in payment adjustments based on beneficiary health status and risk adjustment data that entities submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Quality of Care : For the first time, the GCPG recommends that compliance programs implement patient care and safety evaluations.

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Navigating the 2024 CPT Code Updates

Medisys Compliance

These codes are integral to the billing and reimbursement process, as they enable payers, such as insurance companies and government agencies, to determine the appropriate payment for rendered services. Moreover, CPT codes facilitate data analysis, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare system.

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2023 CMS Audit Protocols: What You Need to Know

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new audit protocol changes for Medicare and Medicaid plans. These changes, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, are designed to ensure health plans are accurately reporting their costs and that they are not overcharging the government.