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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

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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Healthcare Privacy and the Evolving Role of Nurses

Daily Nurse

According to the HIPAA Journal , over 133 million healthcare records were exposed in data breaches in 2023, and many of these incidents started with simple, avoidable mistakes. These actions might seem minor, but they can pose a problem under privacy laws like HIPAA.

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Also, best practice dictates that you obtain a signed consent form from the individual in the testimonial and verify any claims made. Ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy is crucial. Make sure you have signed permission and documentation on file.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

While security cameras may not be feasible for the small practice due to cost, there is another consideration… HIPAA compliance. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance. Hence, any security cameras must be installed following strict guidelines to ensure HIPAA compliance.

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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. With well-documented schedules and shift management, hospitals can avoid costly errors and wasted resources. This documentation should be accessible to all staff.

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

These are recordkeeping and documentation. In a survey , dental providers agree that careful and precise recordkeeping is indispensable, emphasizing the importance of documenting elements such as patient histories, examination results, diagnoses, radiographs, treatment plans, consent forms, and clinic notes.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Let’s explore its significance, key regulations, challenges, and best practices. The Significance of FWA Compliance FWA includes activities that defraud healthcare programs, waste resources, or abuse the system. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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