Legal Compliance

In order to cultivate a culture of compliance organizations need to take a “patient safety first” approach to cybersecurity.

There is no time like the present to review these definitions and understand their relation to information blocking

The decision addressed a proposed direct copayment assistance program of a pharmaceutical manufacturer which sought to help patients pay for an expensive drug.

More businesses recognize the importance of building their legacies, but what’s the point of registering your mark?

The risk of ransomware underscores the importance of compliance.

These types of conduct are material and offer corporate compliance officers and practice managers the opportunity to step back, assess policies and procedures, update training – both for HIPAA and fraud, waste, and abuse, and bring in outside consultants to assess risk.

Peer review privileges can apply to multiple credentialing, privileging and quality assurance and improvement processes.

There is a lot to unpack from both the Majority and the Dissent in Dobbs.

The survey's findings suggest that many AWVs conducted and billed may fail to meet compliance requirements set forth by CMS.

While the goals of consumer protection, price transparency, and cost concessions are important and necessary, the legislation is starting to present real challenges to practices’ financial stability

The new legislation would tighten the use of patients' health and location information.

Transparency is expected to add to medical cost inflation by prompting both in-network and out-of-network providers to increase charges.

Don't run afoul of federal rules.

The global capital markets have more of an appetite for sustainability than marketing.

A look at recent cases.

Contracting with or employing an excluded person can result in a government enforcement action.

Grievous HIPAA violations can lead to dire consequences.

A call from the OCR isn't necessarily something to dread.

Actions taken against healthcare professionals show the priorities of the government.

What to look out for when executing a letter of intent.

A look at some recent Extreme Risk Protection Order cases.

These actions can ensure your practice is protected going into the new year.

All the details you need before the act goes into effect on Jan. 1.

Don’t let your Medicare Part B reimbursement for advanced imaging be impacted by the CMS Mandate taking effect on January 1, 2022!

You may want to avoid these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice rates.

HHS-OIG items of interest for providers.

Compliance must be an integral component of a practice's RPM program.

Providers will benefit most from well-tailored RPM programs designed within the current requirements that also have the means to be flexible as requirements inevitably shift.

DHS profit distribution compliance may require modification of physician contracts, compensation policies, and other documentation within the practice

Stark and AKS Final Rules focus on value-based care. This is Part I of a three-part series.