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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA-related documents, such as privacy notices and release-of-information forms, also fall under this category. Audit Trails and Internal Reviews Keep records of your self-audits, such as chart reviews for coding accuracy, or checks to ensure your practice follows HIPAA protocols.

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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. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.

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The 3 Common Mistakes NPs Make Starting Their Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The most significant growth in those needing healthcare is the geriatric population, and most of them will have Medicare and seek providers accepting Medicare. (By By the way, all providers, by law, must accept Medicare unless they intentionally and formally opt out.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel course educates employees and management on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient security in multiple different ways.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects patient information from release to the public while permitting the exchange of this information between medical professionals and in certain other situations. Failure to comply with HIPAA can result in fines of $50,000 or higher per violation.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. HIPAA regulations govern the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities and their business associates.

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