One of the biggest changes that will take place when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11 is the reintroduction of the three-day stay skilled nursing facility (SNF) requirement.
There is no single query format every organization uses. Learn how to use resources and guidelines to create a compliant query template for your organization.
In this article, we continue our examination of HHS’ reports to Congress regarding HIPAA compliance and data from 2021, specifically focusing on the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance report released in February.
In February, HHS published two reports covering HIPAA privacy and security compliance and breaches of protected health information to help HIPAA compliance privacy and security professionals better conduct their roles.
On May 11, the COVID-19 public health emergency is expected to end after three years. However, not everyone is adequately prepared to comply with a return to previous rules, regulations, and practices.
The federal healthcare program Anti-Kickback Statute is a broad criminal statute. Recognizing the breadth of this statute, Congress and the OIG have established numerous statutory and regulatory safe harbors. Brush up on safe harbors and tips for compliance.
OCR released its “Improving Cybersecurity Posture in Healthcare for 2022” news bulletin last February, noting that healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive nature of the data they hold.
After multiple extensions, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is slated to end on May 11. This conclusion will likely bring discomfort to some patients and case managers.
