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How to Implement Behavioral Health Compliance Best Practices

Relias

Documentation Documentation integrity involves the accuracy of the complete health record. Incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent medical record documentation increases the risk of medical errors and legal liability. Billing and coding Billing and coding issues can often lead to healthcare fraud.

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OIG Announces Upcoming Changes to Its Compliance Program Guidance Resources for the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The OIG will also issue new industry-specific CPGs (ICPGs) which will apply to different types of providers, suppliers, and healthcare industry participants that participate in federal healthcare programs. 1] Notice, 88 FR 25000, April 25, 2023 – Modernization of Compliance Program Guidance Documents (May 12, 2023). [2]

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Forget the False Claims Act—How a Virginia Hospital Got Criminally Charged

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Perwaiz was convicted of healthcare fraud following trial, and at sentencing found to have caused $20.8 For this conduct, a federal judge sentenced Dr. Perwaiz to 59 years in prison among the highest sentences ever for a federal healthcare crime. Dr. Perwaiz was sentenced in May 2021.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Resource Management: They work to make the best use of healthcare resources and ensure patients receive the necessary care efficiently. Communication: Effective communication with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies is a vital aspect of their role. Take your time and carefully read each question before answering.

LPN
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Dental Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

American Medical Compliance

The Dental Healthcare Fraud Waste and Abuse Training course is designed to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the workplace. No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk.

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Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training for Workers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk. Documentation of this distribution is required. It is everyone’s responsibility to combat fraud, waste, and abuse.

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COVID-19 alternate care sites: RN perspective

American Nurse

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30744-3 Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force. Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force Alternate Care Site Toolkit. files.asprtracie.hhs.gov/documents/acs-toolkit-ed1-20200330-1022.pdf Fangcang shelter hospitals: A novel concept for responding to public health emergencies.