Part 1: The Problem with System Fragmentation in Healthcare and Security Concerns Co-authored by Lorianne Maria Sainsbury-Wong, Esq., CISSP, CIPP/US, CHPC and Joanne Byron,

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Why Every Healthcare Organization Needs an Internal Investigator Written By: Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE Abstract In today’s complex healthcare environment, compliance

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The Ripple Effect: Applying Root Cause Analysis and Other Tools to Strengthen Patient Safey and Compliance Written by: Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW,

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A Contemporary Risk Management and Regulatory Imperative Written By Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE The HIPAA Right of Access (ROA) provision

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A Rising Imperative in Healthcare Compliance Written by Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE This article explores the relationship between healthcare quality and

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Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The process of

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Why Staff Wellness Is a Risk Management Issue Written By Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE This article, grounded in findings from the

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Addressing Coding Discrepancies and CAC Limitations to Strengthen Quality and Compliance Written By Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) can

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Why Quality Must Precede Compliance in Healthcare Documentation   Written by Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE   Computer-Assisted Coding, better known as

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Documentation Challenges and the Impact of Ambient AI on Medical Coding Integrity   Written by Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE 

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Compliance Considerations for Patient Care, Administration, and Financial Accountability   Written By Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE   As Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Written by Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE   Avoid sanctions, civil monetary penalties and other consequences resulting from lack of

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Part 3: When Unscrupulous Managers Turn Auditors Against Their Coworkers or Teams   Written byCarl J Byron, CCS, CHA, CIFHA, CMDP, CPC, CRAS, ICDCTCM/PCS, OHCC

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