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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Significant fines also can be levied by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for overbilling Medicare and Medicaid. Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Before performing any medical procedure, healthcare providers must obtain informed consent from patients or their legal guardians.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Idaho

MedTrainer

The Idaho State Board of Medicine within the Division Of Occupational And Professional Licenses (DOPL) is a regulatory body responsible for licensing and overseeing medical professionals in Idaho, ensuring they meet the required standards for safe and ethical practice.

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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. However, they would share information and processes essential to these providers’ licensure and regulations.

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Telehealth for Behavioral Healthcare

Verisys

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), telehealth services had a 63-fold increase with Medicare patients in 2020. For example, waivers were put into place temporarily lifting the requirement that providers be licensed in the states that they provide telehealth services (see below). Clear Communication on Consent and Fees.

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Federal and State Healthcare Compliance Requirements

MedTrainer

These federal compliance governing agencies regulate the industry at the national level: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS plays a crucial role in overseeing federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. What Are Accreditation Compliance Requirements?

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List of Documents for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Medisys Compliance

In this article, we shared list of required documents for ambulatory surgery centers who are beneficiaries of Medicare. Informed consent. Documentation of the name of the licensed independent practitioner responsible for the discharge. Pre-operative medical record documentation. Any evidence of advance directives.

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Health Provider News – February 10, 2023

Hall Render

over Claims Practices Where things stand in Central California 1 month after a community hospital’s closure California hospital names Kelly Linden CEO Upcoming California health bills to watch, including a conversation with Rep. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.