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How to Conduct Effective Compliance AuditsĀ 

American Medical Compliance

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. Offer solutions or best practices to help rectify problems. What are you aiming to achieve with the audit?

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How to Implement Behavioral Health Compliance Best Practices

Relias

To help you better manage your organization’s various compliance needs, let’s delve into what behavioral compliance entails and some best practices to keep in mind. Consider HIPAA as an example: violations classified as ā€œunknownā€ may incur fines starting at $100 per infraction. million per year.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Read on to discover actionable tips, best practices, and the role of technology in creating compliant healthcare teams. Communication Gaps: In a fast-paced environment, staff might miss updates about policy changes or scheduling revisions. Clear, real-time communication is key.

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. Violations of HIPAA occur across all types and sizes of organizations, although breaches in larger organizations tend to receive more publicity. Smaller organizations, including private practices, often unintentionally violate HIPAA regulations.

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Empowering Patients’ Rights in Hospice Training

American Medical Compliance

By mastering these principles, providers enhance patient dignity, improve communication, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Providers explore how decision aids help patients understand options, clarify values, and communicate choices. They also ensure patients understand their right to pain relief and symptom management.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are five strategies for you to review and implement: #1 Develop a Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate to all patients and staff that threats, violence, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated in your clinic. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance.

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory ComplianceĀ 

American Medical Compliance

Hence, these records serve as a vital communication tool among dental professionals. Therefore, dental practices must implement these measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and to avoid fines.