The Compliance Insider 

Introduction (TL;DR): You see "OSHA" mentioned in workplace safety guidelines, but do you truly understand what this powerful federal agency demands from your healthcare facility, and more importantly, how its rules... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): An unexpected event occurs in your healthcare facility (i.e., a patient fall, a medication error, or even a near miss). You know an incident report is required, but are you confident you can... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): You know "DME" as essential equipment like wheelchairs or oxygen tanks that improve patients' lives. But are you fully aware of the intricate web of patient data—and potential HIPAA... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): You know HIPAA compliance is mandatory, but does the thought of navigating its complex rules, risk assessments, and endless documentation leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to even... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): Medical coding demands pinpoint accuracy, but what happens when a physician provides a highly detailed diagnosis, yet no specific ICD-10 code perfectly matches it? Are you forced to use a vague,... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): Your organization handles sensitive health information, perhaps even transmitting it electronically for billing or eligibility checks. But are you absolutely certain whether this makes you a... Read More

Introduction (TL;DR): Your organization handles sensitive health information, perhaps even transmitting it electronically for billing or eligibility checks. But are you absolutely certain whether this makes you a... Read More

OCR has recognized that ransomware attacks are only going become more prevalent and expects organizations to consider their risk areas and make the necessary adjustments. Let's take a look at the where ransomware... Read More

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, plays a vital role in maintaining confidentiality within health care. Many professionals in the medical field may struggle to grasp its full... Read More

Conducting and reviewing a security risk analysis (SRA) is perhaps one of the most important requirements your organization will undertake. An SRA should be thought of as an ongoing process for your organization to... Read More