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…