HIPAA lays out specific requirements for breach response and reporting. Although most organizations might understand these requirements in theory, compliance is often tricky in practice.
Q: How does the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor determine which reviews to perform? Does SMRC work for CMS or our Medicare Administrative Contractor?
At the start of 2018, it’s time to take stock of billing compliance risks that may affect your organization in the new year and patch potential holes before they become a problem.
Fresenius Medical Care North American (FMCNA), a multistate clinic and provider network specializing in chronic kidney failure treatment, agreed to a $3.5 million HIPAA violation settlement.
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that almost 70% of Americans are considered overweight or obese. This epidemic costs American healthcare systems approximately $190 billion per year in treatment of weight-related conditions.
