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.
Before accepting your next speaking engagement sponsored by pharma or a medical device company, consider the risks of a potential kickback violation. OIG’s latest special fraud alert highlights the peril.
Are there limitations on what you can claim about your health products and services? What are the consequences of violating those limitations? Learn how to avoid common marketing and advertising mistakes that bring unnecessary liability.
How do you comply with both state and federal laws governing kickbacks and self-referrals when those laws don’t align? We summarize some of the state laws and discuss how to navigate the differences with federal law.
The federal government has become laser-focused on ensuring individuals’ timely access to their health records. Learn about the common ways that practices have triggered complaints that cost thousands of dollars and brought ongoing government scrutiny.
When your employee requests time off for COVID-19-related reasons, what are your obligations? Find out how the FFCRA applies to your practice or business.
The proliferation of mobile apps in healthcare has prompted the FDA to clarify its enforcement priorities. Does your medical app fall into one of the regulated categories?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, rumors about HIPAA abound. If you’re confused, we offer some clarity on the most common misunderstandings.
Are you up-to-date with your HIPAA compliance? If you’re not sure, you’re probably overdue for a risk assessment. Learn why they’re vital to staying compliant and preventing costly breaches.
To avoid violations, complaints, and investigations, your ambulatory surgical center (ASC) needs a solid compliance plan. We break down the key aspects of robust compliance efforts.
Who reports False Claim Act violations in healthcare, and how can you protect yourself? We shine a light on the risks of billing fraud allegations and the best way to prevent them.
