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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. Consequence : Not training employees could result in fines and mandated corrective action plans by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

These are recordkeeping and documentation. While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance.

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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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Are You Eligible for Coverage Under FTCA?

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Respondents also commented that credentialing is important from a liability perspective, as it documents that health centers are carrying out their due diligence when hiring new healthcare practitioners. Clear communication with patients Health centers must provide information to their patients in a way that they can comprehend.