By: brian warren | 2011-03-08 | Security The enactment of the HIPAA/HITECH Act could not have come at a more appropriate time. Everyday there are hundreds and thousands of data leaks and identity thefts reported from different parts of the world. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-04-02 | Security With new regulations in HIPAA affecting close to more than half of most health care providers’ processes and systems, the fact that these regulations have set deadlines and guidelines has not made compliance any easier for these health care providers. read more
By: Sherry Krueger | 2010-11-12 | Business **ALERT ** ALERT ** ALERT** The office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its "2011 Workplan". In other words, these areas of compliance are going to be targeted for audit (and fined accordingly, I'm sure). read more
By: brian warren | 2011-03-18 | Security Did you know that there are close to 1.2 billion outpatient and physician office visits per year in the US? According to CDMatters, most of these patient records and documentation are quite inferior and generally contain substandard clinical documentation. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-03-05 | Security It is common knowledge that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), set the mechanism for the exchange, safety and privacy of healthcare-related data. Also another important element in healthcare compliance is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act under which health data breaches have been taken more seriously. read more
By: Robert Fogarty | 2011-09-26 | Health & Fitness It's true. Healthcare compliance means better health for everyone. When healthcare facilities comply with OSHA standards it means better care for all people. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-03-10 | Security It all started in the late 1990’s when healthcare professionals started using electronic forms of saving health care records. In 1996 came the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). read more
By: brian warren | 2011-03-28 | Security
The consequences of violation of healthcare compliance regulations may have infused terror in those responsible for management of healthcare services. Yet, instances of willful negligence are still persistent. The violation penalties have also evoked skepticism as the workers are often not sure whether the request for any personal health information falls under the purview of HIPAA Compliance sta read more
By: brian warren | 2011-10-24 | Technology The United States government signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) commonly referred to as the Stimulus or the Recovery Act on February 17 2009 to help the country recover from recession. read more
By: Angela S. Martin | 2010-03-30 | Insurance Like any other healthcare provider One of the most important audit strategies for OIG compliance is preparation. You must understand how to handle an unannounced onsite audit and how to respond to a chart review. Comprehending the OIG Work Plan is also key to designing coding and reimbursement processes that keep your healthcare organization compliant and profitable. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-02-19 | Software The US healthcare industry is governed by a different set of regulations for private and public companies, and federal agencies. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-02-22 | Security Intense competition and unscrupulous attempts have done a lot of damage to the credibility of the healthcare industry. With rampant reports of misplaced patient records and unethical access to confidential data, measures have been enforced to deal vehemently with compromising situations read more
By: brian warren | 2011-07-12 | Security Healthcare professionals often have to deal with quite a lot of healthcare compliance requirements connected to different operational procedures, service delivery practices, and managing of records. read more
By: Gladeya Smith | 2012-05-11 | Technology Compared to the less connected past, organizations today face a tough time in handling and managing business activities. read more
By: Dirk Rowell | 2011-01-08 | Electronics There is a requirement within certain industries to have a means of monitoring temperatures in a way that does not put unwanted or unnecessary pressure on your workforce to avoid human error. read more