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Clarification on Three Common HIPAA Misconceptions

These three commonly misunderstood areas can land you in a heap of trouble, whether under HIPAA, the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement authority, or a state law.

10 Best Practices for Employee Training in Healthcare

An effective staff training program is the foundation that allows healthcare organizations to foster a culture of competence, compliance, and quality care. Elevate your healthcare team with these key strategies from our experts at First Healthcare Compliance.

Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare: Ensuring Safety for Patients and Staff

Workplace violence is a serious concern in the healthcare industry, posing significant risks to both patients and healthcare professionals. Learn about the challenges faced by healthcare professionals when it comes to workplace violence and gain strategies to mitigate and prevent these incidents.

Key Questions For Providers After More Than 2 Years of the Price Transparency Rule

Evidence amassed from over two years of experience with compliance reinforces why providers need to focus on chargemaster prices and self-pay discount policies—and how they can benefit from analyzing trends in consumers’ price searches.

Can MRF Data Be Used For Comparative Benchmarking?

In the October 2023 issue of HFM Magazine, Panacea’s Govi Goyal and Fred Stodolak discuss the findings of Panacea’s recent study demonstrating the pitfalls to consider when using machine-readable file data in comparative benchmarking.

Maintaining the Health of Your Radiology Information System (RIS)

A healthy RIS is a critical component of a healthcare facility. Make sure that yours is working the way it should to avoid lost reimbursement and reduce the risk of compliance issues.

Mastering Defensible Pricing in the Era of Price Transparency

In an era where data-driven scrutiny and patient-centered decision-making converge, the importance of defensible pricing in healthcare cannot be overstated. By strategically aligning prices with actual costs and market dynamics, providers can weather the storm of price transparency and emerge as leaders in a landscape defined by trust, competitiveness, and financial sustainability.

Panacea to Host Live Webinar on the CMS 2024 OPPS Proposed Rule on Price Transparency

Register today to learn about the critical implications of the CMS OPPS Proposed Rule on Price Transparency Changes for 2024. Choose from two dates: Tuesday, August 22, or Thursday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CDT).

Mergers + Acquisitions: Is Your Chargemaster Strategy Sound?

Expansion—through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships—has become an important tool in a hospital’s strategic wheelhouse. As your footprint expands to encompass the entire continuum of care, how do you ensure your chargemaster strategy is sound and consistent?

Exclusion Screening Requirements for Healthcare Entities: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Your Organization

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare regulations, one crucial aspect that healthcare entities must prioritize is exclusion screening.