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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Updates to OIG’s Area of Focus on Care & Safety of Nursing Facility Residents   Written by Kirsten Taylor-Billups, JD, RN, CHC   The

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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

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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

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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,

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