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Ever been confused about what standards and guidelines apply to informed consent? Do you know what elements should be in your consent form? This program will discuss the current CMS hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs), including the critical access hospital, Joint Commission, and DNV Healthcare standards on informed consent requirements . It will cover the Joint Commission revised informed consent standards . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has three different sections in the hospital CoP manual regarding consent. All hospitals that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement must comply with these regulations and interpretive guidelines. This program will discuss the CMS requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals since they are very different. The hospital must follow the consent regulations for all patients and not just Medicare and Medicaid hospitals. Hospitals should ensure that their policies and procedures reflect the CMS requirements...

In the  HIPAA Audit and Enforcement Update   session, we will discuss the enforcement actions that have been taken, and the lessons that can be learned from those actions. We will explore what kind of issues were most prevalent and what kind of entities had the most problems, and show where entities need to improve their compliance the most based on real enforcement experience. New guidance from HHS about the liability of Business Associates for compliance makes it more clear what Business Associates are liable for, and what responsibilities for HIPAA compliance remain in the Covered Entities’ hands. Both Covered Entities and Business Associates need to be prepared for the enforcement distinctions and responsibilities. In fact, preparing for a HIPAA Audit is one of the best ways to be ready to respond to any enforcement action, and going through an internal HIPAA Audit will help you find issues before they become problems that can lead to penalties.  USDHHS...

On January 18, 2023, Conference Panel will host a conference on " Telemedicine: CMS and TJC Standards " This conference will provide attendees with a deep understanding of the telemedicine regulations set forth by CMS and TJC. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) are two organizations that have established standards for telemedicine.  Attendees will learn about the different types of telemedicine services that are covered by CMS.  They will also learn about the TJC's telemedicine accreditation process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field of telemedicine.  This conference is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the telemedicine space, including healthcare providers, administrators, and IT professionals. It will provide attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure that their telemedicine programs are compliant with CMS and TJC standards. Don't miss out on this oppo...