Robust authentication processes are often the first line of defense against cyberthreats. A recent Office for Civil Rights Cybersecurity newsletter emphasizes the importance of strong authentication in safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI).
The federal healthcare program Anti-Kickback Statute is a broad criminal statute that touches on numerous arrangements healthcare organizations may enter into. Refresh your knowledge of Anti-Kickback compliance including safe harbors.
CMS is proposing a balancing act in physician reimbursement, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. Take a closer look at CMS' proposals for physician reimbursement for the coming year.
Hospitals could be in for a price transparency compliance shake-up if CMS moves forward with its proposals in the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule. Learn how these proposals could affect your organization.
Although CMS is projecting higher overall inpatient hospital payments in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, some facilities could be facing tighter margins and lower payments for certain services. Learn what you need to do to ensure your organization is in compliance with new requirements.
Accurate revenue code selection affects concerns central to the operations of healthcare provider organizations such as compliance and reimbursement. Apply this expert advice to ensure revenue codes are correctly assigned.
Government regulators that enforce HIPAA privacy and security compliance are doubling down this year on risk analysis and risk management as a primary avenue to safeguard protected health information.
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, healthcare finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and privacy. Telehealth, a symbol of this transformation, promises unparalleled convenience and accessibility. Yet it also brings forth a myriad of challenges, especially concerning the protection of patient data.
Every click, swipe, and keystroke can lead to a breach in today’s digital healthcare landscape. Robust data protection procedures have never been more critical.
The conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency has led to the termination of the Office for Civil Rights’ relaxed enforcement and providers are in the midst of a 90-day transition period back to full compliance with the HIPAA rules for telehealth.
