How the 2024 QAPI Standards Prioritize Risk Management

On March 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took a significant step in refining the regulatory landscape for healthcare facilities by issuing new interpretive guidelines. These guidelines elucidate the necessary actions hospitals must take to adhere to the Condition of Participati... View More

Top 7 HIPAA Compliance Checklist for 2024

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which has set a standard for healthcare organizations and professionals to secure and protect patients' sensitive health information or PHI. Non-compliance with HIPAA standards doesn't just cost thousands of dollars; it’... View More

How Many National Patient Safety Goals Are There?

Patient Safety Goals | How many are there?

Do you know which organization annually develops and institutes natinoal patient safety goals? The answer is that the Joint Commission regularly reviews the National Patient Safety Goals program to ensure healthcare facilities focus on patient safety. It is based on their impact, cost, and effective... View More

What Are The 5 Important Elements Of Disaster Preparedness

CMS regularly provides and changes the guidelines for health information privacy compliance along with other components related to the industry. Emergency preparedness programs OR disaster preparedness is a pivotal component within the healthcare sector. It ensures that sensitive health data remains... View More

Medicare Payments 2024 and Medicare Charges for 2024

Healthcare is one of the vast industries that revolves around many changes. Many changes are coming to medicare payments in 2024. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) unveiled changes on 12 October 2023 related to premium, deductible, and coinsurance details for the Medicare Part A and Par... View More

Why HIPAA Compliance Is Becoming More Challenging

Years go by, but the healthcare industry stays rife with change. HIPAA is one of the most complex laws that evolve with the newest compliance trends. Adapting HIPAA changes for 2024 is bound to come in the way of healthcare professionals and providers. Being on the cusp of industry changes always pa... View More

Unveiling the Secrets of Shared Care and Incident To Billing in 2024

As the pages of 2023 turn and the new year arrives, healthcare compliance bodies are also ready to introduce many other changes. Current CMS changes to their shared care policy have added to the confusion for physicians and other professionals. Hence, it's imperative to understand the incident t... View More

Compliance as Competitive Advantage: Boost Your Practice in 2024

In the ever-changing scenario of healthcare regulation, staying in front of changing rules and regulations and unlocking your compliance skills is a great challenge for healthcare payers. Increasing the reactive approach and proactively identifying regulatory risks in their early stages is imperativ... View More

The Importance of Training and Education for Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare compliance is essential to staying informed about changing laws, regulations, and the best practices needed to achieve it. Preventing fraud and maintaining ethical standards in healthcare services and patient care is essential. Consequently, providing healthcare employees, staff, and pers... View More

Impact of the CMS Physician Final Rules on Physician Reimbursement

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has reduced a certain amount in the conversion factor (CF), dropping the rate from $34.61 to $33.06. This change represents a $1.55 decrease compared to the 2022 rate. The finalization of this rule has sparked concern among numerous providers due ... View More

What to Expect in Health Information Privacy Compliance in 2024 and Beyond

The healthcare industry has witnessed many technological advancements focusing on improving patient data privacy and security. However, for organizations in the healthcare industry, it’s crucial to be aware of health information privacy compliance in 2024. The field undergoes significant changes, ... View More

Provider Enrollment vs Credentialing What is the Difference

If you are confused between provider enrollment and credentialing, you have landed on the right platform. However, both are vital processes in the healthcare industry and are crucial for building a successful provider enrollment program. This piece of work will help you navigate the key difference b... View More

Nursing Home versus Home Care: How Medicaid Cuts Shift the Balance