What is HIPAA Compliance?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly referred to as HIPAA, sets forth policies that protect the way patient’s medical information is stored and shared. Federal Law requires your medical practice to be HIPAA compliant. This means that the way you protect patient’s medical records and other information adheres to HIPAA standards. In order […]
HIPAA & OIG Compliance Plans
Both OIG and HIPAA offer downloadable compliance forms on their respective websites in order to help healthcare professionals develop and monitor internal adherence to the required guidelines. But reviewing compliance requirements is not enough. In order to maintain HIPAA and OIG compliancy, your practice must create a comprehensive plan that includes the following action steps: […]
OIG Compliance
OIG compliance refers to the various laws set forth by the Office of the Inspector General in order to protect patients from health care-related abuse and fraud. In order to be OIG-compliant, your office must adhere to the requirements and statutes set forth by the OIG that are applicable to your type of medical practice. […]
The Mystery of Doctor Credentialing
Doctor credentialing is the process by which a third party evaluates the history, qualifications, experience, and ongoing education of a practicing physician or healthcare professional. Credentialing allows insurance companies and patients to ascertain the quality of care they can expect to receive from the doctor in question. It also protects patients by verifying any malpractice […]
What is an NPI, difference NPI 1 VS 2?
Established in May of 2007 the NPI Registry is an administrative simplification mandate of HIPAA. An NPI 1 (National Provider Identifier) is the number issued to a practitioner by NPPES NPI Registry. It is the unique number that identifies you the medical provider in a standard way and will be used in the course of […]
In-House Doctor Credentialing VS. Outsourcing
There are many areas of your healthcare practice that can be taken care of in-house. Many medical professionals choose to have their billing, coding, and transcription services taken care of on-site. While not as cost-effective as outsourcing, hiring a dedicated staff member to help you with these duties is convenient and can save time. So […]
Doctor Credentialing With Hospitals And Insurance Companies
When Hospitals And Insurance Companies Want To Work With A Physician, They Must Engage In A Process Known As Doctor Credentialing. Doctor Credentialing Helps Hospitals And Insurance Companies Choose The Best Doctors With Whom They’d Like To Work. During The Credentialing Process, Experienced Investigators Dig Deep Into The Physician’s History, Acting As Medical Detectives. Hospitals […]
CLIA Certification
Laboratory testing is an important part of the daily operations of any medical practice. It helps monitor patient health, detect and prevent disease, and allows
OSHA Compliance
OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a government agency that provides protective provisions for workers within their work environments. Being OSHA-compliant means establishing a safe work environment that meets OSHA’s guidelines. Not only does compliancy protect you and your employees from work-related injuries; it greatly reduces the instances of costly worker’s compensation […]