How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 6
This Is How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 6 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) If you have been keeping up with the previous blogs, by now you should be getting a solid idea about what is going to make or break your compliance plan. […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 5
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 5 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) Last week, we covered the importance of communication, education, and training on compliance issues. If you missed last weeks blog, read here at https://americanmedicalcompliance.com/how-to-create-an-effective-compliance-plan-element-4/! This week, we are moving into a topic equally […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 2
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 2 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) After reading last weeks blog, I am sure that there are still many questions you have about what goes into an effective compliance plan. American Medical Compliance is here to help. Last […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 1 Written by Cassie Klenke (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) Creating a compliance plan can be overwhelming! When thinking of all of the different moving parts of what it means to be compliant, anyone could get lost in just thinking about where […]
Government Shutdown and the Affect on Healthcare: Update
Government Shutdown and the Affect on Healthcare Written by Cassie Klenke Why is there a Government Shutdown? The government shutdown occurred because congress was unable to pass a new government funding law prior to the previous funding law (short-term spending law) expiring. The main conflict between the Democrats and Republicans is about immigration. More specifically, […]
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19): The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance “This year’s theme: Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.” (WHO) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is known as infections that no longer respond to drug treatments. For the most part, AMR can happen one of two ways. The first way is […]
Essure risks assessed by FDA
Risks assessed by FDA Essure is undergoing a new, mandatory FDA clinical trial to evaluate the possible risks associated with implantable birth control. The FDA Approved Essure in 2002. Essure is a permanent form of birth control. In short, flexible coils insert through the cervix and vagina into the fallopian tubes. Scar tissue forms […]
Health insurance marketplace success
Health insurance marketplace success The health insurance marketplace insured 12.7 million Americans during the third open enrollment season. The three-month open enrollment period began in November and ended January 31. “Open Enrollment for 2016 is over and we are happy to report it was a success,” said U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia […]
Zika spreads to U.S.
Zika Virus Spreads to U.S. Zika, a mosquito-born virus, has been reported in U.S. residents. According to the National Institutes for Allergies and Infectious Diseases, there are currently 20 cases, all travelers returning from infected countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has issued a level 2 travel alert which calls for enhanced precautions. […]
Cough syrup recall
Cold syrup manufactured by the Perrigo Company were voluntarily recalled due to incorrect markings on the dosing cups. The cough syrup was sold under the following store brands: -H.E.B. -CVS -Rite-Aid -Kroger -Dollar General -Sunmark -Topcare -GoodSense -Care One There have been no reports of serious side effects as a result of the incorrect markings. […]
Zika virus in Puerto Rico
The Zika virus has been found in a Puerto Rican resident that has not traveled, meaning the virus was contracted on the island. The Zika virus originated in the Zika forest of Uganda. The virus spreads through an infected Ardes species mosquito. These mosquitoes are also known to spread dengue fever and chikungunya viruses. […]
PrEP reduces HIV risk
Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), if used daily, reduces the risk of HIV infections to those who are in high risk due to sexual activity and drug use. People at high risk for HIV infection include: 1 in 4 sexually active gay and bisexual adult men without HIV who: -Have an HIV-positive partner, or -Have multiple partners, […]