FAQs

Healthcare compliance encompasses several key areas that healthcare providers must address to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards. The three main areas of healthcare compliance are regulatory compliance, privacy and security, and billing and coding compliance.

Regulatory compliance involves following laws and regulations governing electronic health records, while privacy and security focus on safeguarding patient information within the electronic record system. Documentation integrity emphasizes the accurate and complete recording of patient data, treatments, and outcomes, ensuring the integrity and reliability of electronic health records.

A Compliance Officer plays a vital role in healthcare, establishing a robust framework to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards. They are involved in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to monitor and mitigate compliance risks. Additionally, a compliance officer helps oversee training, audits, and investigations to identify areas of non-compliance and implements corrective actions.

By fostering a culture of ethical conduct and accountability, a compliance officer promotes a strong foundation for maintaining accuracy in electronic health records. By having a Compliance Officer oversee and implement a compliance program in your healthcare practice (i. e. medical, dental, etc.) they can ensure proper compliance management and can keep all healthcare professionals in your practice safe from the watchful eyes of the federal government.

With the constantly changing legislation surrounding the healthcare industry, how can you be sure that your practice is meeting the regulatory and compliance requirements? By having a conversation with a compliance specialist like those on the HCA team. We can provide a hands-on audit of your practice to reveal issues that may leave you susceptible to government intervention. Contact our office to learn more about how we can work on getting your practice on the right track and serve as your shield of protection.