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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

As of November 15, 2017, ASCs are being surveyed on the new requirements of a September 2016 final rule. Compliance is the foundation of ethical and responsible ASC billing. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. ASC billing requirements include coding, documentation, privacy, and security.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

As of December 2017, there are 5,042 designated mental health shortage areas across the United States, leaving over 120 million people without access to proper mental health services. The most important thing you need to have when you start offering online therapy is a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system. Software Requirements.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

As of December 2017, there are 5,042 designated mental health shortage areas across the United States, leaving over 120 million people without access to proper mental health services. The most important thing you need to have when you start offering online therapy is a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system. Software Requirements.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

Payers and providers can embrace increased data privacy by focusing on existing compliance efforts, which will require taking time to better understanding HIPAA. The average number of plans a beneficiary has access to this year will be 28, up by a whopping 50% from 2017. Consumerization of healthcare.