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What Is Medical Billing Compliance?

Compliancy Group

One of the most common ways for providers and healthcare organizations to run afoul is to incorrectly or illegally bill and code for services or supplies. No matter the intent, noncompliance in medical billing can have severe consequences. It pays to know the law and avoid temptations to cut corners.

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Enhancing Podiatry Billing with Podiatry Medical Billing Company

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Efficient medical billing is a critical aspect of managing a successful podiatry practice. Podiatrists, specializing in foot and ankle health, often face unique challenges in navigating the complex landscape of medical billing. This can help to reduce the number of errors and improve the accuracy of claims.

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Streamlining Oncology Medical Billing

Medisys Compliance

Introduction to Oncology Medical Billing Oncology is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer. Effective medical billing is crucial for the financial sustainability of oncology practices. Compliance failures can result in penalties and fines.

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HIPAA Compliance for Behavioral Health Billing

Medisys Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that safeguards the privacy of individuals’ health information, including mental health and substance abuse treatment records. Understanding and complying with HIPAA regulations is crucial for your practice. What is HIPAA?

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Data Breaches Reported by WV and CO Healthcare Providers and NJ Medical Billing Administrator

HIPAA Journal

Advanced Medical Practice Management Sends Notification Letters About July 2021 Cyberattack and Data Theft Incident. The New Jersey medical billing administrator, Advanced Medical Practice Management (AMPM), has recently announced it was the victim of a cyberattack that involved the data of several of its healthcare provider clients.

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Top Compliance Issues In 2023: What You Can Do

Medisys Compliance

The medical billing industry is a complex and ever-changing field, and it is crucial for healthcare providers and billing companies to stay compliant with government regulations. Medicare and Medicaid: Medicare and Medicaid are government-funded healthcare programs that provide coverage to millions of Americans.

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Two Healthcare Organizations Caught Up in Medicare Fraud Schemes

Compliancy Group

Fraud in healthcare has run rampant in recent years, as evident by two incidents in which healthcare organizations billed insurance companies for things patients never received. In the other fraud scheme, Medicare patients were billed an estimated $2 billion for urinary catheters they never received. Attorney Philip R.

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