DePuy Synthes, Inc. Agrees to Pay $9.75 Million to Settle Fraud Violations
DePuy Synthes recently agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to healthcare providers committing fraud violations. The U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to physicians and hospitals in exchange for using their products. DePuy Synthes enticed healthcare providers to use […]
HIPAA Business Associates Requirements and Regulations
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. The law applies to covered entities. These include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business associates. Business associates provide key services […]
New Treatment Cures HIV in New York Woman
In March 2023, researchers from Rockefeller University made a significant breakthrough in the fight against HIV/AIDS. They cured a New York woman of HIV using a new treatment method. This method modified her immune cells to resist the virus through gene therapy. This development offers hope for millions of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. This […]
Staffing Shortages in Hospitals
The COVID-19 pandemic has put immense pressure on the healthcare system, creating a shortage of healthcare workers and supplies. As a result, hospitals have been struggling to manage the surge in patients, leading to delays in treatments, long wait times, and compromised patient care. However, hospitals are deploying a variety of tactics to battle shortages […]
Healthcare Field Embracing Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many industries to adapt to remote work, and the healthcare sector is no exception. In a recent article, Forbes Business Council member Stephanie Abbati highlights the benefits of embracing telehealth. Advantages of Remote Work One of the main advantages of remote work in healthcare is increased access to care. Patients […]
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Sexual harassment in the workplace occurs when a person is subject to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature to such an extent that it alters the conditions of the person’s employment and creates an abusive working environment. This is a serious issue in the […]
Violence in the Workplace for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite. Moreover, it ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors. Physical assaults and threatening or violent behavior are growing problems […]
Sexual Harassment in Hospitals
Sexual harassment in the medical field occurs at all levels including executives, patients, and everyone in between. The #MeToo movement continues to raise awareness of harassment, including in the healthcare field, where many are taking action against abusive organizations and individuals. Individuals are making connections and empowering change throughout the industry. Rise in Cases of […]
Nursing Diploma Fraud
In January 2023, federal investigators charged twenty-five people in Miami as part of a scam to get counterfeit nursing school degrees and find jobs for aspiring nurses. Associated Charges According to recently unsealed federal grand jury charges, the defendants were involved in a scam that involved the sale of more than 7,600 counterfeit nursing degree […]
Infection Control Training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, health organizations have placed a greater priority in implementing proper infection control protocols, such as identifying cases of infections and supplying proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to emergency medical workers. All medical facilities must establish and follow proper infection control guidelines due to the high potential of exposure to infectious materials […]
Potential OSHA Violence Standard
OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) views workplace violence as a major occupational risk. In response to this risk, OSHA may install additional safety standards to combat workplace violence. Over the last decade, the number of workplace violence instances has grown significantly. These instances have continued to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Integrated Enterprise Training Modules
American Medical Compliance offers Enterprise Training Modules to businesses. These modules allow businesses to provide world-class, industry-specific compliance training to employees that fully integrate with platforms used by employers. What are Enterprise Training Modules? Enterprise Training Modules are customized compliance courses delivered to entire workplaces. Modules are customized to the unique needs of each business. […]