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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Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications   Written by Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE    The government’s new whistleblower complaint portal

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Part 2: When Criminal Behavior Infiltrates Your Audit Program  Written by Carl J Byron, CCS, CHA, CIFHA, CMDP, CPC, CRAS, ICDCTCM/PCS, OHCC and CPT/03

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Part 1:  When Audit Managers Knowingly Skew Audit Results   Written by Carl J Byron, CCS, CHA, CIFHA, CMDP, CPC, CRAS, ICDCTCM/PCS, OHCC and

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Written by: Shelby Harriel-Hidlebaugh,  M.Ed. and BA   The medical setting is expected to be a sanctuary of dignity and autonomy. However, sensitive exams

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Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS   This article emphasizes the need of healthcare institutions

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Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS   This article emphasizes the need of healthcare institutions

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Written by Joanne Byron,BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Patient safety directly relates to reducing mistakes. Increased job-related

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Written by Gabriella Neff, RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC  It is all about respect. Transgender individuals are protected under HIPAA, the Affordable Care

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Written by Gabriella Neff, RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC  This past year, in 2024, revisions were made to clarify hospital guidelines related to

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Written by Joanne Byron,BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS  Because healthcare organizations are heavily regulated and periodically audited

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Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Does your compliance program include auditing and monitoring

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Compliance through Lessons Learned    Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS    This article is

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The Compliance Officer’s Challenge of Building a Culture of Compliance     Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA,

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