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The Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Workshop 2022 on Nov 3, 2022 offers Multiple Learning Credits

October 3, 2022

The Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Workshop 2022 by First Healthcare Compliance will provide resources for professionals working to stay informed regarding the challenges of the complex and highly regulated healthcare industry. The virtual event will be held on November 3, 2022 from 12:45 pm ET until 4:15 pm ET. Registration is available to the public.

Non-Unionized Workers & the NLRA: Q & A

September 19, 2022

Lauren Moak Russell, Counsel, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, answers some common questions and provides explanations of a few timely topics related to workplace civility, employers, and the National Labor Relations Board.

How to Safeguard Healthcare Business Assets

September 12, 2022

Expert attorneys Sean McKenna, Lauren Nelson, and Vincent Aiello of Spencer Fane LLP will share their insights in the complementary webinar, Preserving and Protecting Assets In Healthcare on October 13, 12 pm ET.

Content of a BAA Q & A

August 16, 2022

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, principal with Rachel V. Rose, answers some common questions and provides explanations of a few timely topics related to the education surrounding business associate agreements.

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Ban Selling Health and Location Data

August 9, 2022

The new legislation would tighten the use of patients' health and location information. By guest author, Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA.

Infographic: The 4 Outs to Survive an Active Shooter in a Healthcare Facility

August 2, 2022

Adapted from First Healthcare Compliance's presentation with Steven S. Wilder, BA, CHSP, STS, Senior Consultant & COO of Sorensen, Wilder & Associates on “Training Your Staff: The Active Shooter in a Healthcare Facility," a healthcare facility is one of the easiest "soft targets" the active shooter can find...countless open doors on the perimeter make it an easy target. Staff must be prepared to recognize the event, respond properly, and recover afterwards. And, in the COVID-19 world, that risk may move to an even higher level.

Infographic: Compare the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute

July 18, 2022

The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law are often confused because both laws deal with remuneration related to improper referrals. Large groups and multi-specialty practices must make an effort to manage referrals and ancillary services while adhering to these important regulations. It's helpful to understand the fundamental distinctions between the two laws. Please view our helpful infographic.

Q & A: Employment and Labor Law

July 11, 2022

Catherine Walters, Partner at Bybel Rutledge LLP, is a management…

Automatic Dispensing Cabinets, Patient Care, & the Actual Sentence in the RaDonda Vaught Case

June 29, 2022

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C., Houston, TX presents this very timely and fascinating subject for us. A former nurse was charged, criminally prosecuted, and in March 2022, convicted of gross neglect of an impaired adult and negligent homicide for a 2017 fatal drug error. This webinar approaches the facts and circumstances, which led to the fatal error, the role that Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) played in the process in order to prevent similar situations. The purpose is to inform participants of a myriad of items so that facilities can evaluate and implement appropriate safeguards, train nurses and other staff, and take corrective actions before an adverse patient outcome occurs. What happened here is preventable and nurses should not flee the profession, especially because of the compassion shown by the judge.

The “Other” Compliance Challenges: Credentialing, Credit Balance, Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), and More!

June 20, 2022

Melody W. Mulaik will lead two presentations on June 23, 2022, at the Revenue Cycle and Compliance Summit: 1,2,3’s of Auditing: How to Ensure Ongoing Proactive Coding & Documentation Audits for Reimbursement and Compliance and The “Other” Compliance Challenges: Credentialing, Credit Balance, Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), and More!