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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. You might also focus on employee training and education. What are you aiming to achieve with the audit?

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How to Implement Behavioral Health Compliance Best Practices

Relias

Consider HIPAA as an example: violations classified as ā€œunknownā€ may incur fines starting at $100 per infraction. While federal guidelines, such as HIPAA and reimbursement rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), set the baseline, telehealth and telemedicine standards are largely governed by state regulatory boards.

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How to Improve Patient Retention for Physician Practices

Relias

Regulatory compliance expenditures Running a physicians practice involves adhering to a myriad of healthcare regulations, including those related to patient privacy (HIPAA), billing and coding (CPT, ICD-10), and quality reporting. These systems require upfront investments and ongoing expenses for maintenance, updates, and staff training.