Welcome to our Newest Editorial Council Members

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2021 Presenter of the year

Honoring Our 2021 Presenter of the Year

Each year several thousand healthcare compliance professionals rely on First Healthcare Compliance complimentary online education to supplement their knowledge base and stay up to date. We’re honored to collaborate with talented presenters, and we recognize the presenter of the most popular live webinar annually.

What you need to know about the No Surprises Act

Enacted in late 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) underscores its primary purpose is to protect patients from surprise medical bills when receiving certain services from – emergency services, non-emergency services from nonparticipating providers at participating facilities, and air ambulance service from nonparticipating providers. (86 Fed. Reg. 36872 (Jul. 13, 2021)).

Applause for the Compliance Super Ninjas of 2021!

What does it mean to be selected as a Compliance Super Ninja? At…
Ever Shifting Vaccination Landscape

FAQ: Ever Shifting Vaccination Landscape

The COVID vaccination landscape, both within the healthcare sector and at other businesses, is in flux. It's challenging to keep up with current requirements and recommendations. At First Healthcare Compliance we strive to serve as a trusted resource and provide answers to frequently asked questions.
The Intersection Between HIPAA, Cybersecurity, & Fraud, Waste and Abuse

The Intersection Between HIPAA, Cybersecurity, & Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, a Principal with Rachel V. Rose –…

Data Privacy in 2021

Sheba Vine Esq., CIPP/US, Senior Manager in the Global Privacy Office at Exact Sciences Corporation will present Data Privacy in 2021 at the upcoming Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit 2021 on November 18.

Business Associate Agreements: What They Are, Who Needs Them, and How They Can Go Sideways

Jennifer Gimler Brady, Partner and General Counsel at Potter…
7 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Healthcare Compliance Software Solution

7 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Healthcare Compliance Software Solution

The healthcare industry is highly regulated. If you are out…
Ethics and HIPAA: Pivots, Guardrails, and Good Faith

Ethics and HIPAA: Pivots, Guardrails, and Good Faith

Kathleen W. McNicholas, MD, JD, CHC, CCEP, Consultant and Patient Advocate with Medical Legal Patient Advocacy Inc., will present Ethics and HIPAA: Pivots, Guardrails, and Good Faith at the upcoming Virtual HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit 2021 on November 18.