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Articles tagged with "Compliance"

Phase 2 of HIPAA Audit Program Launches

From the College  |  May 13, 2016

With many competing priorities facing physician practices, HIPAA compliance and security is not a topic that usually makes it to the top of the list. But this is not the case with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), because it has initiated a new phase of audits of physician…

Federal Compliance Mandates for Medical Practices

From the College  |  February 16, 2016

Approximately 10 years ago, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its first guidance on compliance as it relates to federal mandates for physician practices. Although taking the necessary steps can be a daunting task in an era of complex rules and heightened regulations, there are key areas of government-mandated compliance requirements that practices should…

HIPAA Security Standards: What Rheumatologists Need to Know

From the College  |  April 1, 2015

Maintain compliance with updated federal rules governing privacy protection for patient health information

Design a Compliance Plan for Your Rheumatology Practice

From the College  |  March 1, 2015

Tips for creating, maintaining and enforcing an effective plan

The ACR Practice Management Department Offers Myriad Resources for Rheumatologists

Staff  |  October 1, 2014

Tools, resources help physicians, staff tackle billing and coding rules, navigate healthcare compliance issues

Practice Management Workshops Boost Physician Efficiency

Staff  |  September 1, 2014

The ACR/ARHP three-day program at 2014 Annual Meeting in Boston to focus on medical coding updates, compliance rules, federal regulations

The ACR/ARHP Offers Practice Management Track at Annual Meeting

From the College  |  August 1, 2014

Program features practical training to keep rheumatology practices current with coding, compliance rules, regulations

Steps to Help Rheumatologists Achieve Office Compliance in Laboratory Coding

Staff  |  May 1, 2014

A guide to ensure proper coding, billing and accurately diagnose patients.

Practice Page: Protecting Your Practice through Compliance

Staff  |  November 1, 2011

Compliance programs are an effort by the government to maintain integrity in the healthcare system. These programs target activities causing improper payment to determine their root cause: Was it a mistake or error, was it inefficiency or waste of resources, is the provider bending the rules or abusing the system, or was it intentional deception or fraud? There are also laws dictating the compliance culture within practices and institutions; for example, red-flag rules, antikickback statute, and stark law, to name a few.

Avoid Compliance Risks When Using Billing Companies

Antanya Chung, CPC, CCP  |  April 1, 2008

Outsourcing your billing to a third party will not alleviate your compliance duties or reduce your risk of a government investigation. Conversely, a relationship with a third-party biller can increase your compliance obligations and raise audit risks.

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