The Basics of HIPAA 5010, Mandates, Timelines, and Reasons for Upgrades
Let’s discuss the basics of HIPAA 5010. Original site for information is http://www.emdeon.com/5010/. The information on this site is presented in a simple easy […]
CARF, CARF, CARF
CARF wants your organization to provide the same quality care on a consistent basis. Fido is friendly. CARF wants the best for your organization and wants to help you obtain the quality designation you desire.
Employers Are Anxious about Reform Mandates
Healthcare Compliance concern for employers Why are form mandates […]
Many Compliance Officers Struggle in their Growing Roles
Many Compliance Officers Struggle In Their Growing Roles
[…]Compliance and Employee Buy-In
To have an effective compliance and ethics program, according to the ACA, an organization “shall (1) exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; and (2) otherwise promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law.
[…]Ten HIPAA Questions Answered
In this blog, we will review ten questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. The legislation can seem overwhelming; sometimes breaking it down can make […]
Fraud and Abuse-False Claims Act in Healthcare
The False Claims Act, as we discussed in our prior post, encompasses any government spending program. Our focus will be on the FCA as it specifically relates to […]
The Cost of Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
With a tight economy, budgetary cutbacks, and lawmakers looking for ever increasing ways to recoup money, healthcare fraud and abuse has become an issue of singular focus lately. Let’s […]
USA Today Predicts Fraud Prosecutions to Rise by 85%
Kelly Kennedy a reporter for USA Today recently wrote a story about healthcare fraud and abuse, and shared a staggering statistic, according to government statistics “federal […]