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FWA in Healthcare: How to Respond Appropriately to Detected Offenses

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) can have serious implications for the healthcare industry, affecting patient care, financial stability, and organizational integrity. Detecting and responding to FWA offenses promptly and appropriately is essential to protect the well-being of patients, uphold ethical standards, and maintain regulatory compliance.
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Unlock the power of employee hotlines: How to create a culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability in healthcare.

Discover the potential of employee hotlines in fostering a culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability within healthcare organizations. Our latest blog delves into the essential questions surrounding employee hotlines, discussing their significance, benefits, and best practices for successful implementation.
Exclusion Screening Requirements for Healthcare Entities: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Your Organization

Exclusion Screening Requirements for Healthcare Entities: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Your Organization

One crucial aspect healthcare entities must prioritize in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare regulations is exclusion screening, which is the process of checking individuals and entities against various exclusion lists to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Failing to comply with these requirements can have serious consequences for your organization. Read on to explore the importance of exclusion screening, its benefits, and how partnering with the right experts can help you navigate this critical aspect of healthcare compliance.

A Closer Look at the FTC and the Poaching of PHI

Join Rachel V. Rose's complimentary webinar on May 16, 12-1 pm ET, to learn about the increasing role of the Federal Trade Commission in the poaching of protected health information. The session will cover federal government initiatives, recent enforcement actions, risk mitigation measures, and implications of not obtaining appropriate consent.

Healthcare Compliance: Costs vs Benefits

Implementing a compliance program may seem like a daunting task-there are many steps necessary to comply with all regulations in health care and an effective compliance program requires time and resources that are likely allocated to other priorities within the organization. Nevertheless, an effective compliance program is crucial to the existing operations of the business. View our infographic to find out the risks of being reactive and the benefits of being proactive.
First Healthcare Compliance to Showcase Compliance Solutions at the 27th Annual Compliance Institute in Anaheim, California

First Healthcare Compliance to Showcase Compliance Solutions at the 27th Annual Compliance Institute in Anaheim, California

First Healthcare Compliance, a division of Panacea Healthcare Solutions will showcase a range of software and learning solutions at both the Healthcare Compliance Association’s (HCCA) 27th Annual Compliance Institute, to be held April 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, and the Virtual Conference, April 24 – 26.
Legal Risks With Health Data Sharing: Q&A

Legal Risks With Health Data Sharing: Q&A

Shareholder Iliana L. Peters of Polsinelli PC recently held the informative webinar Health Data, A Value Proposition: Legal Risks with Innovative Data Sharing Projects joined by Catherine Short and First Healthcare Compliance. Read more from Iliana and Catherine's question and answer session related to the risks and issues involved with data sharing projects.

Data Mine Your Claims

In today’s healthcare environment, there is increasing pressure to cut costs and it is more important than ever to find ways to quickly and efficiently identify coding and billing issues. Amidst a time of shrinking operating margins and heightened scrutiny by federal healthcare contractors, providers are seeking to focus on the benefits of technology-driven internal auditing. Learn more about how to stay ahead of payer audits by mining your own data from your claims to identify areas of risk and proactively fix potential issues.

Missed Our Recent E/M Updates 2023 Training? Find Out More Here

Did you miss Evaluation and Management Updates 2023: Training and Q&A presented by Panacea Healthcare Solutions’ Director of Coding & Documentation Services, Becky Jacobsen, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, MBS, CEMC, BSN? Look no further. Our experts have developed a set of customized resources to aid professionals as they put the guidelines into practice.
How to Protect Your Healthcare Assets: Q&A

How to Protect Your Healthcare Assets: Q&A

Highly-regarded attorneys Sean McKenna, Lauren Nelson, and Vincent Aiello of Spencer Fane LLP recently held the comprehensive webinar Preserving and Protecting Assets in Healthcare joined by Catherine Short and First Healthcare Compliance. Read Sean, Lauren, and Vince’s lively question and answer session related to enforcement and liability proceedings with asset protection, and explore government and private litigation matters.