Healthicity Blog

Written policies and procedures are often listed as the first element of an effective compliance program. Though all the elements really work together, and no singular element is necessarily more important than another, it does make sense to list written policies and procedures as the first element.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently signaled an even stronger focus on nursing homes. The OIG plans to more closely scrutinize nursing home compliance in their work plans, audits, and oversight.

Can you believe we’re heading into the second half of 2023? This year is moving faster than you can say “HIPAA.”

Let’s take a look at the areas on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) radar in May 2023.

Depression and psychiatric conditions are relatively common in the elderly and nursing home residents. Effective treatments for these conditions can include medications, as well as psychotherapy. However, compliance professionals need to be aware of proper medical necessity, coding, and...

If you’re like me, you were in hog heaven at the HCCA’s Compliance Institute in Anaheim. It was so nice catching up with friends and colleagues while meeting and making new friends too.

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...