YouCompli

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Youth intervention may not be a traditional focus area for compliance professionals, but they can be instrumental in confronting this crisis. Mental Health America – a nonprofit organization with free online resources on youth mental health – found that more than 2.7 million children experience severe depression.

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YouCompli

MAY 17, 2023

Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC contributes a regular post on compliance officer effectiveness for the YouCompli blog. What does it really take to ensure that an organization has a mature, well-integrated, and high-performing Compliance function? Can you engage outside counsel without input from your internal Legal team?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 16, 2024

In our complex and ever-evolving world, promoting a culture of compliance and responsibility in healthcare is not only essential for ensuring patient safety but also for maintaining the integrity and reputation of healthcare organizations. Compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards is a cornerstone of the healthcare industry.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, maintaining compliance with regulations is paramount. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024. On the brighter side, compliance will make your business grow exponentially.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This information must be protected to avoid any legal implications and ensure compliance with privacy regulatory laws, like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Let’s discuss the topic in detail. What is HIPAA? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an integral part of U.S.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Compliance violations not only compromise patient privacy, but also jeopardize the overall quality of care. In this article, we will delve into the crucial topics of compliance violations in healthcare, specifically focusing on privacy violations and OSHA safety violations.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

But what is a red flag in health compliance? A “red flag” in healthcare compliance refers to a warning sign or indicator that suggests a potential issue or violation of healthcare laws, regulations, or policies. Maybe infection control procedures aren’t being followed or employees need a bit more training on certain topics.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Both are reminders of the need to make online resources accessible to all. Failing to meet compliance can not only result in legal issues and penalties, it can limit an organization’s ability to attract new investors, take advantage of market opportunities, and more. This is due to prior ADA compliance shortfalls.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Corporate compliance training helps healthcare organizations balance the need to provide top-notch care with adhering to a plethora of regulations. What Is Corporate Compliance Training? The goal is to reduce legal risks, uphold the organization’s reputation, and most importantly, ensure patient safety and trust.

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YouCompli

APRIL 12, 2023

Incentives, Compensation Structures, and Consequence Management for Healthcare Compliance A new document from the Department of Justice (DOJ) will give you reason to revisit some of your healthcare compliance benchmarks. These steps are an effort to elevate the level of compliance effectiveness.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. This article is not intended as legal or consulting advice.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Unlike other industries, healthcare IT and security teams, along with their legal teams, face clear consequences of negative publicity, fines, and risk of reputation loss under HIPAA. In some cases, however, the legal team has an established risk position that isn’t tethered to the actual legal requirements.

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YouCompli

JULY 27, 2022

Sharon Parsley, JD, MBA, CHC, CHRC , is a health law attorney, compliance officer, author, speaker, investigator, and problem solver. She has nearly 20 years of healthcare compliance and legal leadership experience, and she believes that mentorship and on-the-job training are critical to compliance professional success.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

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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MedTrainer

APRIL 27, 2023

Compliance is a major focal point for every healthcare organization. Whether it’s compliance with HIPAA standards, OSHA workplace regulations, or simply adherence to established best practices, compliance is synonymous with excellence. What is Compliance Training? Why is Compliance Training Important?

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 25, 2023

While YouTube has become a go-to resource for tutorials, entertainment, and educational content — all of which are indeed free — finding healthcare compliance training you can trust isn’t easy. Let’s review 15 reasons why you shouldn’t use YouTube for healthcare compliance trainings, along with your best alternative option.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Five tips for creating cultural change and showing how healthcare Compliance adds value. Whether it’s “where good ideas go to die” or “the department of no,” compliance officers have likely heard negative descriptions of their department. In compliance, the law and regulations are the basis for everything we do.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee This article follows Part 1 on the topic of understanding potential HIPAA violations when releasing information. HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. Michi McClure, J.D. ,

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

For additional information on a particular topic, links to helpful resources have been provided in the footnotes. the degree of control afforded to the MSO under its management services agreement, any applicable CPOM doctrine(s), and the involved reporting entity’s assessment of its legal duties and degree of risk tolerance).

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

A comprehensive approach to ERM can transform risk from a sensitive topic into a well-managed aspect of compliant caregiving. Here’s a closer look at ERM as a concept and what it looks like in practice, as part of a comprehensive approach to healthcare compliance. What is Enterprise Risk Management in Healthcare?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a large regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures workplaces are safe for employees and legally requires all healthcare facilities to abide by their rules and regulations. With MedTrainer, employees can complete their OSHA learning and compliance online.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

PDPM Challenges CMS emphasized that part of the reason for the significant increase in the improper payment rate appears to be a misunderstanding by SNFs about how to bill appropriately given the change from the Resource Utilization Group IV to the Patient Driven Payment Model (“PDPM”) for claims.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Civil Monetary Penalty (“CMP”) is a fine that CMS may impose against nursing homes for either the number of days or for each instance a nursing home is not in substantial compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If finalized, the changes in the Proposed Rule would be used to survey nursing homes for compliance and enforced as part of CMS’s existing survey, certification and enforcement process. For ethical reasons, Hall Render attorneys cannot give legal advice outside of an attorney-client relationship. Comments are due by 11:59 p.m.

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AIHC

JUNE 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence & Regulatory Compliance Written by Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article follows Part 1 - Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare Compliance published by AIHC on June 6, 2023. The post Part 2: Who Regulates Healthcare AI?

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

Other Resources. The Tool is part of a larger suite of resources maintained by HHS for mobile health app developers, including: Health App Use Scenarios & HIPAA – This guidance details various use scenarios for mHealth applications and explains when an app developer may be acting as a business associate under the HIPAA Rules.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. In addition to civil monetary penalties, OCR may require the covered entity to develop a corrective action plan and to monitor the covered entity's compliance. These topics will be covered in Part 2.

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Hall Render

APRIL 3, 2023

Background In 2016, the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published joint guidance for Human Resource professionals, advising them on the risks of anticompetitive agreements in labor markets. Update and review antitrust policies and compliance trainings and remain diligent with employee education.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

After 30 days, new patients admitted to nursing homes with a mental illness or intellectual disability should receive the assessment as soon as resources become available. CMS expects all providers to be in compliance with the requirements for PASARR with all admissions taking place after May 11, 2023.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Over the years, online bodies have developed a wealth of resources to help guide teams on juggling privacy, tracking, and analytics. The new guidance is complex and should be read and acted upon with appropriate legal counsel. Together, these items are now legally considered HIPAA-protected information.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

To navigate this complex landscape effectively, healthcare providers are turning to innovative software solutions like Compliancy’s Group’s healthcare compliance software, which helps streamline and enhance compliance management processes for healthcare organizations.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

The five revised monographs became legally binding on 01 April 2021. As such, manufacturers and importers that have already submitted their applications to CDSCO may continue marketing their devices in India as they prepare for compliance. Health Canada – Biologics. India – United States Department of Justice.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Improper payments are not necessarily measures of fraud, but instead are payments that did not meet statutory, regulatory, administrative, or other legally applicable requirements. 2018 Medicare Fee-For-Service improper payment rate is lowest since 2010. Jeremy.Booth@c…. Fri, 11/16/2018 - 18:46. Seema Verma. Fraud, waste, & abuse. Leadership.

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AIHC

DECEMBER 2, 2021

At a recent AIHC HIPAA training event, this topic came up. We would like to share some resources to the question that was asked. The information contained in this article is not consulting or legal advice and is provided for educational purposes only. In fact, it creates a “nightmare” from a compliance standpoint.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

As health care continues to become a more patient-centered system that puts individuals “in the driver’s seat” with respect to their health care and related PHI, covered entities and business associates must remain diligent in their commitment to compliance or face potentially costly consequences.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While the key components of privacy (administrative, uses and disclosures, individual rights, and general security) are all necessary today, I would put privacy, security, breach – and relevant 21 Century Cures Interoperability topics – all together and make sure everyone handling any type of sensitive information be subject to these rules.

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