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Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Advancing shared accountability to reduce regulatory burden, promote well-being

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Introduction: A different perspective - Within the compliance profession, Cecilia Fellouse has noted, “Under the weight of incessant regulatory demands, individuals and teams often fall prey to compliance fatigue. This...more

Dentons

Ep. 54 – Situations to Address in Your Minor Consent Policies – Part 2

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Healthcare providers often have a detailed policy outlining when a minor may consent to care and when a parent or legal guardian’s consent is needed. Situations can arise in the treatment of minors that can make administering...more

Dentons

Ep. 46 – Creating Compliance Champions 

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As we routinely discuss on the podcast, much of the success of an organization’s compliance program depends on its culture. Creating and fostering a compliance-minded culture can help ensure employees report suspected...more

Proskauer - Health Care Law Brief

This New Year, California Imposes Guardrails on the Use of AI by Payors for Utilization Management Determinations

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SB 1120 (the “Bill”), which takes effect on January 1, 2025, amends existing California law to adopt guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence tools for the purpose of utilization management. As discussed in a...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

CMS Extends Remote Direct Supervision Flexibilities in CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

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On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year 2025 final rule for services reimbursed under the Medicare physician fee schedule. Among other developments, the final rule...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Overlapping surgeries: Time for a compliance checkup?

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Overlapping surgeries is a practice that has been used for many years by healthcare providers (such as hospitals and surgical centers). This practice generally refers to situations where one lead attending surgeon is...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Healthcare Compliance Programs: Keep Confidential and Clear Lines of Communication

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As a healthcare employer, documenting compliance policies and training employees that it is their duty and responsibility to communicate suspected violations are critical to a vigorous compliance program. But it is not enough...more

Nossaman LLP

Anticipating AB 890’s Implementation: Now is a Good Time for Medical Staffs to Get Their Ducks in a Row

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Given California’s shortage of primary care providers, nurse practitioners (“NPs”) are increasingly being asked to fill gaps in provider coverage.  With that background, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 890 (“AB 890”)...more

Polsinelli

ACGME is Instituting New Mandatory Medical, Parental and Caregiver Leave Requirements for Residency and Fellowship Programs: Are...

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Organizations overseeing physician training (like ABMS and ACGME) have recently demonstrated a renewed commitment to supporting physicians’ holistic development by adopting new mandatory leave requirements for...more

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