American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 21, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services defines transitions of care as the movement of a patient between different healthcare settings, such as from ambulance to emergency department, from intensive care unit (ICU) to medical ward, or from hospital to home. These skills improve outcomes and build patient trust.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Furthermore, it prohibits knowingly submitting false or false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded healthcare programs. HIPAA regulations govern the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities and their business associates.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 28, 2023

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.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that many senior living communities have told McKnight’s that they will have to increase agency use this year , especially in light of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) potentially moving forward with a new minimum staffing standard in 2023.

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Scrubs

APRIL 25, 2023

A new law is set to pass in the state of Florida that will require all hospitals receiving Medicaid funding to collect information regarding their patients’ immigration status as part of the admissions process. The group argued that immigration status should be protected under HIPAA.

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