Have you examined the health of your business operations lately? The need for good internal controls over billing and cash collections in a physician practice setting should not be understated.…
A Checklist for Opioid Prescribers
How is it possible that the opioid addiction epidemic is on the rise? This seems contradictory to the long- supported research in the article “Addiction Rare in Patients Treated with…
4 Common Compliance Myths Debunked
Compliance in healthcare is comprised of complex laws and regulations. This complexity often leads to confusion. It’s not surprising that a few common myths exist. If you’re responsible for compliance…
Prepare Your Staff to Meet an Auditor or Investigator
When a healthcare entity is the target of a government investigation or audit, it is the Compliance Officer who is responsible for leading the response to, and coordinating and tracking…
Define Your Relationship- Vendor or Business Associate?
Healthcare organizations have many relationships to manage, including patients, providers, payers, and vendors. On top of this, some relationships require a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to comply with HIPAA. In…
Deadlines Regarding Healthcare Regulations
Just as important as the timely renewal of licenses, awareness of all deadlines required by covered entities and business associates is necessary to avoid potential violations and subsequent penalties. The…
Compliance Program: What is the Value?
The value placed on a compliance program varies greatly with perspective and remains difficult to define. Obviously, the purpose of a compliance program is to prevent and deter wrongdoing. A…
Coding Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a hot topic for a lot of people. Particularly parents, who scour the internet, question the pediatrician, and talk with friends and family about the right path to take…