Has a patient asked you or one of your providers if they could record a conversation or interaction with you? Would your staff know how to handle such a request? Requests from patients and their families to record...more
Most healthcare providers understand the importance of having a designated Compliance Officer. Someone needs to lead the organization’s compliance initiatives and be responsible for advising the CEO and governing body of...more
Healthcare providers, their employees, medical staff, and patients have long been protected by Federal conscience protections preserving their right to participate in, or refuse to participate in, lawful activities which may...more
When was the last time your organization received an anonymous compliance concern? Has it been so long you can’t recall? Maybe you consider yourself lucky that the organization has never received a concern on your watch, or...more
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In 2020, Congress passed the No Surprises Act (NSA) in an attempt to protect patients from surprise billing. Some sections of the NSA became effective January 1, 2022, while other sections are on hold until regulations are...more
As part of the COVID-19 relief legislation passed at the end of 2020, Congress adopted the “No Surprises Act” which prohibits out-of-network providers from balance billing patients for charges above the rates paid by their...more
Know when and how to contact your Public Health Department -
In this week’s webinars, the Iowa Department of Public Health detailed when providers should contact them. For example, the IDPH asked to be alerted when two or...more
Last month, former Governor Branstad signed House File 517 which significantly expands the rights of gun owners in Iowa. The legislation also allows Iowans to sue cities or counties that enact “gun-free zones.” ...more