Articles on building and maintaining a compliant healthcare practice. Topics cover HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse programs, good faith estimates, informed consent, controlled-substance and procedure SOPs, and patient intake policies and procedures, written for owners putting policies and procedures in place.
Prosecutors are using the Federal Travel Act to target healthcare fraud and other illegal activity. Here’s how the Act works and why you should be mindful of its reach.
Navigating pregnancy protections in healthcare can be complex. Learn how to support employees while staying compliant.
Ensure patient safety and minimize liability by understanding the appropriate use of seclusion in healthcare settings.
Navigating the No Surprises Act can be challenging, especially for out-of-network providers. Discover your practice’s obligations to patients and the key steps to compliance.
What does the FTC have to do with healthcare? Recent enforcement actions and warnings paint a telling picture.
Thinking about using the template intake forms from your EHR? Before you take the shortcut, find out how generic forms could expose you to legal risks and why customized documents are the better long-term investment.
Discover how charity care plans can benefit your practice while expanding access to healthcare services for individuals in need. Learn the essentials of implementing a charity care plan tailored to your organization.
Prescribing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) demands careful attention to legal requirements. Stay informed about the legal landscape to ensure you provide safe and compliant care to your patients.
Healthcare businesses can find it challenging to navigate federal payor compliance. Learn how a double lockbox setup helps you stay legal while maintaining financial control.
Are you licensed, certified, or both? Does it make a difference? We explain the distinctions and why they matter in healthcare.
