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Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems have revolutionized healthcare documentation, allowing for streamlined record-keeping and improved patient care. However, lack of governance over EMR templates means they may contain outdated language that can hinder effective communication, delay revenue due...

Orthopedics is an important medical specialty that serves patients of all ages. It is also an area that has seen its share of compliance enforcement. Let’s look at some of these cases that involved the orthopedic specialty.

In this episode of Compliance Conversations, host CJ Wolf sits down with healthcare legal expert Hal McCard to dive deep into the intricate world of physician financial relationships. Hal, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare law, shares invaluable insights and practical advice that are...

Compliance Manager is our all-in-one compliance program software, empowering you with the tools and capabilities to manage your program with ease. Whether you're training employees, conducting risk assessments, or investigating incidents, you can manage your entire program in one easy-to-use...

Education related to documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR) is an area of health information management overdue for a tune-up. Lack of regular and formal education in this area poses a problem for healthcare providers who are expected to appropriately record information in the...

The OIG added many new items to their work plan in June. We’ve highlighted a select number of them below.

As the world continues to embrace digital solutions in healthcare, telehealth has emerged as a critical tool for providing accessible and efficient medical care across borders. However, with the rapid expansion of telehealth comes a complex web of legal and regulatory challenges that healthcare...

In November of 2023, the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an important guidance document called the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). They have announced they will be publishing industry segment-specific guidance documents (ICPGs) as well. Though...