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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. The tax season is moving into full swing.

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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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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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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 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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HIPAA Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding the Core Components of HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is foundational in protecting the privacy and security of health information. This rules ensures that patients are aware of any potential risks to their personal health data.

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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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