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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. ” Before I go further, let me remind you that even though the I =Insurance, this is not about practices or businesses that take insurance.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) violations occur when the privacy or security of protected health information (PHI) is compromised. In Conclusion, As with everything in your business, the buck stops with you! I realize you are well familiar with HIPAA. What constitutes a HIPAA Violation?

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HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

In today’s healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more crucial than ever, especially for business associates. What You Will Learn: Background of business associates What is a business associate?

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HIPAA Business Associates Requirements and Regulations

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. These include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business associates.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Violations of the FCA can result in significant financial penalties and legal consequences for healthcare providers. Anti-Kickback Statute Secondly, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) prohibits the exchange of anything of value in return for patient referrals or business generated by referrals.

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What to do if you are a patient or have a loved one in the Emergency Room

New Thing Nurse

This is not when they ask for your health insurance. The waiting room may be empty but ambulances might not stop coming, so it may appear that the ED is not busy from the waiting room while all the rooms are actually full of patients with a line out the ambulance door in the back. I hope that helps!

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Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?

Nursing Review

Cheng , Monash University A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At its heart is how much health insurers pay hospitals for their services, and whether that’s enough for private hospitals to remain viable. Anthony Scott , Monash University and Terence C.