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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Failing to do so can lead to compliance violations, legal issues, and operational headaches. Every aspect of your practice generates records that must be organized, protected, and retained for specific periods, including financial and employee records, vendor contracts, and OSHA documentation.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) These regulations provide essential guidelines for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. By following these steps, you can maintain ethical standards and safeguard your practice against legal issues.

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How to Choose an Elder Law Attorney: Key Considerations for Protecting Senior Rights

Elder Care Matters

Learn the key considerations for selecting the right elder law attorney to navigate complex legal issues, protect senior rights, and secure estate plans. Get expert guidance from Elder Care Matters.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. Another case alleged that a health system defrauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of $1 billion because doctors were pressured to add diagnosis codes to medical records that were nonexistent or unrelated to the visit.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. Another case alleged that a health system defrauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of $1 billion because doctors were pressured to add diagnosis codes to medical records that were nonexistent or unrelated to the visit.

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Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing: Training Must Be Top of Mind

Relias

You want to outsource the exceptions — the complex claims, the workers comp or motor vehicle claims that take forever and a day because maybe there’s some legal issue,” said Brooks. Does the hospital really want a claim with pending litigation to be unresolved for several years? Probably not.

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Nursing Background Check: A Complete Guide [2025]

Registered Nursing

Federal Exclusion Lists: Confirms the applicant is not excluded from Medicare/Medicaid participation ( OIG LEIE ). Taking proactive steps before your background check can help ensure a smooth process: Be Transparent: Disclose any past convictions or legal issues upfront.