Healthicity Blog

The compliance and coding worlds are filled with acronyms – and we’ve got another one for you: CDI. That stands for Clinical Documentation Improvement, and it’s a crucial piece of the healthcare puzzle.

Mental health clinics rely on a variety of licensed and qualified personnel to provide and bill for appropriate services to an often-vulnerable patient population. Some of these professionals include psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Additionally, many mental health...

Sanction and exclusion checks are an essential part of any compliance program – but processes, technology, and considerations around S&E activities are evolving. And we’ve got a new tool to help you stay ahead of the game!

After months of pestering, Ada finally gives in to her friend’s demands to try her hand at pickleball. Though she’s never been a big fan of racquet sports (or pickles, for that matter), Ada figures it must be fun if everyone is hitting the courts.

March 2023 was an important month for compliance programs. During this time, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) updated their guidance document titled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.”¹

Is your compliance program effectiveness review process due for a tune-up?

Human motivation is a complex issue. Many are motivated by altruistic values and beliefs. Others are motivated by financial rewards or public recognition. In truth, motivation is likely multi-factorial; no single incentive drives all behavior.

The HCCA Annual Compliance Institute is a place for compliance professionals to connect, chat, and take a quick breather from the office for a bit.