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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

OIG Inspections in Healthcare The OIG focuses its resources on oversight of Medicare and Medicaid — programs that represent a large portion of the federal budget. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers. What Is the Scope of an OIG Inspection?

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. Store-and-forward is less commonly reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs. This compact does not apply to nurse practitioners (NPs) because they are licensed under state boards of nursing and not medicine.

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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

Checks credentialing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Ensures proper credentialing and privileging of the licensed medical staff. It’s also a requirement of federal payers like Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. Human Resources. Medical Staffing Services.

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Audio-Video Telehealth, Mobile Device Management & You

AIHC

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. What Additional Information Should I Know for Compliance?

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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.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

MedStar Transport Celebrates 40 years of service C.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

Hall Render

CMS releases Medicare OPPS and ASC proposed rule. Long Beach Memorial avoids losing Medicare funding after serious patient care lapses. Eric Holder’s wife accused of major HIPAA ‘breach’ by her former women’s health practice. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5