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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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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

False Claims Act Firstly, the False Claims Act is a federal law that imposes liability on individuals and companies that defraud governmental programs by sending false claims for payment. Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs.

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