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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Additionally, using secure communication channels for transmitting patient information ensures that data is protected during exchanges.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease. Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches.

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Managing paid time off for Hourly Employees

Celayix

Communicate Your PTO Policy to Your hourly Employees Discussing your PTO policy with your employees once you have defined it is critical. Communicate with Employees: Regularly communicate with employees about their PTO status and remind them of the request process.