Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents
In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. A critical job [...]
The Benefits of Credentialing Software for Your Healthcare Organization
Employing credentialed healthcare providers means having skilled and qualified individuals who deliver first-rate care. Credentialing also ensures that all employees know the rules for filing Medicare claims [...]
The Importance of the FDA Debarment List for Clinical Trials
Medical advancement depends on clinical trials for new pharmaceuticals and treatments. The clinical researchers and physicians conducting these trials must adhere to the highest ethical and legal [...]
ISO 27001 vs. NIST: How to Leverage the Best of Both
Monitoring compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST standards can be complex and time-intensive. Although they both advance information security and patient privacy, neither framework precisely matches the [...]
Using the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Medicaid Exclusion List
In just the first three quarters of 2024, 155 providers have been added to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Medicaid exclusion list. Over 4 million [...]
What Should I Know About Health Information Exchange?
The ability to transfer protected health information (PHI) is crucial to providing quality care and saving healthcare costs. There are several advantages to health information exchange, such [...]
Red Flag Rules in Healthcare: What Compliance Officers Need to Know
Maintaining healthcare compliance includes being vigilant for warning signs of potential waste, abuse, and fraud due to identity theft. Healthcare red flag rules help your organization protect [...]
Avoiding Legal Consequences of the False Claims Act in Healthcare
Most healthcare providers act in good faith and wouldn’t charge for services or treatments they didn’t provide. Unfortunately, such incidents of fraud happen, which is the reason [...]
What Are the HIPAA Shredding Requirements?
When you throw away a piece of paper or smash a thumb drive, is the information on it really gone? The answer to this question is a [...]
The Benefits of Healthcare Privacy Compliance Certification
Staying on top of privacy and confidentiality laws in healthcare requires having professionals with the most advanced skills and experience. Providing access to healthcare privacy compliance certification [...]
