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Effective Communication with Patients and Families Training

American Medical Compliance

The Effective Communication with Patients and Families Training equips healthcare providers with essential skills to enhance patient care through clear, compassionate, and age-appropriate communication. The course also teaches how to adapt communication based on a patients age and how to use verbal communication effectively.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.

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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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Two Weeks’ Notice for the Public Health Emergency: What’s Next for Telehealth

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency declarations, legislation, and regulatory waivers across government agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), allowed for flexibility in the delivery of care to patients, including the expanded use of telehealth. This exception ends with the PHE on May 11, 2023.

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