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The 3 Common Mistakes NPs Make Starting Their Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The most significant growth in those needing healthcare is the geriatric population, and most of them will have Medicare and seek providers accepting Medicare. (By By the way, all providers, by law, must accept Medicare unless they intentionally and formally opt out.

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HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel course educates employees and management on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient security in multiple different ways.

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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. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

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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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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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. Medicare 1. Reimbursement A.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

“For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. Nurses must know and comply with HIPAA, information security, and confidentiality.

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