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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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Comprehensive Care for Seniors & People with Disabilities Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

Participants will learn about best practices in caregiving, communication strategies, and techniques to ensure safety, dignity, and improved quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. It can lead to communication difficulties, social isolation, and decreased cognitive function if left unaddressed.

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

Potential barriers to quality care for patients with ASD include a patient’s inability to effectively communicate their needs to providers, sensory issues worsened by the overstimulating hospital environment, and a lack of specialized ASD training among healthcare providers. See EBP recommendations.) ASD order set.

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Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. This involves promoting ethical behavior, encouraging open communication, and having a zero-tolerance policy towards FWA.

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The Exec: What Nursing Practice Redesign, or Evolution, Looks Like at Indiana University Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

A shared leadership/professional governance mindset is key to a successful practice redesign, CNE says. Gilbert spoke with HealthLeaders about how he and his organization are approaching practice redesign and best practices to implement a redesign. HealthLeaders: What is your definition of practice redesign?

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Ten Components of a High-Quality Lung Cancer Screening Program

Consult QD

3 Who to enroll in a lung cancer screening program : Guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has contributed to policy from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other payors for who should be screened.

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Not Worth the [Compliance] Risk! OIG’s New Integrated Approach

Healthcare Law Insights blog

With this integrated approach to risk, the OIG highlights best practices to help healthcare entities fulfill their commitment to compliance with a focus on company-wide involvement driven by leadership. Communicate the organization’s mission and ethical requirements. Work closely across departments and disciplines.