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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 people in Texas are covered [...]
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 as involving the right specialists [...]
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 your patients, staff, and financial [...]
OCR Enters Into $250,000 Settlement with Healthcare Clearinghouse Over Potential HIPAA Violations
In December of 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $250,000 settlement with Puerto Rico-based healthcare clearinghouse Inmediata Health Group, LLC (Inmediata), over the [...]
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 for the False Claims Act [...]
Children’s Hospital Colorado Fined by OCR
In early December of 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced it has issued a $548,625 civil monetary penalty (CMP) against Children’s Hospital Colorado [...]