HIPAA Obligations It is amazing how often we hear providers say that they are an all-cash practice and therefore do not need to implement a HIPAA compliance program. The question is so prominent that the HHS and CMS created an online resource titled Covered Entity Guidance In the provider section of this guidance tool the…
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Does HIPPA have you feeling overwhelmed? Do you often question the rules and regulations you need to follow in order to be HIPPA compliant? This rapid tutorial is going to help you navigate the waters that is HIPPA and how to be compliant.
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The History of HIPAA As healthcare systems evolved with technology advancements, the threat to patient privacy increased. Congress recognized a need to “improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system” and therefore created the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The main focus was to standardize the electronic exchange of…
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Download Module Resources Download, save, and review this Reference Document that outlines the protocol required should the practice find that disclosing overpayments or other compliance issues is necessary. This guidance is directly from the Office of Inspector General and lays a strong foundation for a practice’s actions when self-reporting is required. OIG Provider Self-Disclosure
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Stay In-The-Know About Compliance A Compliance Officer’s (CO) job is to stay up to date with the healthcare regulations that pertain to his/her practice policies and procedures. Doctors and Compliance Officers should take advantage of any available help to assist them with this task. Here are some helpful resources to ensure that you keep your…
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Self-Disclosure Protocols are Critical The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol, updated April 17, 2013, lays out the process for health care providers to voluntarily identify, disclose, and resolve instances of potential fraud involving the federal health care program. It enables providers to voluntarily disclose self-discovered…
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