Those who operate assisted living facilities or nursing homes can provide a safe place for people to find quality care for aging loved ones while also taking advantage of this growing market. This industry can prove both personally gratifying and financially...
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3 tips for providers to avoid Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute violations
Healthcare law is a complex niche area of the legal world. It is important for healthcare professionals to have at least a basic understanding of how these laws work and how they can affect your ability to practice in your chosen profession. It is helpful to start...
Why is cybersecurity important in telehealth industries?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations altered the path of provider-patient interactions forever. No longer is a person-to-person interaction necessary to resolve minor to intermediate medical questions. While it is possible that interactions might return to...
Hospitals need best practices to address agency inquiries and investigations
There are many valid reasons why the health care industry is regulated. Providers are obligated to provide the best possible health care, and part of that objective is to have an effective compliance program that ensures quality care from physicians, nurses, support...
Appealing Survey Enforcement Citations and Civil Money Penalties in Skilled Nursing
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently stated that it will begin publicly posting all civil money penalties imposed against skilled nursing facilities. In the past, the government would not publicly disclose these fines. Moving forward, the feds...
What is the Stark Law and why is it a focus for enforcement agencies?
Medical professionals strive to provide the care and attention their patients require while remaining compliant with numerous statutes and regulations. Providers face strict penalties if they violate any regulation. Allegations of fraud can ruin a reputation and a...