Creating a Culture of Compliance
The rules and regulations that govern compliance in a medical practice are serious and cannot be overlooked. In addition to HIPAA and OSHA, there are federal fraud and abuse laws that require the careful attention of physicians and staff.
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What Is the LEIE and What Does it Mean to Your Practice?
The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) is a database that is updated monthly. Healthcare providers have a duty to screen prospective and current employees against the LEIE.
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The False Claims Act: What to Know, What to Do
Originally enacted during the Civil War, the federal False Claims Act (FCA), also known as Lincoln's Law, is one of the five major fraud and abuse laws.
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Is Your Practice Prepared for the New Omnibus Rule?
Enforcement of the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule began September 23, 2013 greatly improving patients' privacy rights, changing requirements, and increasing penalties for all covered entities, including physician practices.
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