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The Compliance Insider 

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What is NEC? Understanding the NEC Code in Medical Coding

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,...

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Can You Subpoena Medical Records? What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

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...

Covered Entities Under HIPPA

Understanding Covered Entities Under HIPAA: A Complete Guide

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...

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Healthcare Under Attack: The Rising Ransomware Threat

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...

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HIPAA Stands For: Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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...

Performing an SRA

Performing an SRA is a Must for All Healthcare Organizations

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...

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HIPAA New Requirements for Reproductive Health Information

HIPAA's New Requirements for Reproductive Health Information NOTE: As of publication, there has been no decision rendered in the legal challenge to these regulations in the U.S. District Court for...

Complying with Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)

Can Gift-Giving Break the Law? Protect Your Practice

Can Gift-Giving Break the Law? Did you know there are over 25 multinational festivals and holidays between November and January? For many, these occasions symbolize a time of reflection, gratitude, and...

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Timely Access Matters: Avoiding HIPAA Compliance Penalties

HIPAA-covered entities must observe and respect their patient's right to access. Complying with HIPAA is the law. HIPAA Right of Access Imagine a patient urgently needing her medical records to make...

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How to Turn Chaos and Emergency Situations into Clear Actions

Four critical areas healthcare providers and facilities are required for disaster recovery and emergency preparedness compliancy.