Compliance

If you haven’t heard by now, there are big changes coming this year when it comes to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. Among other things, it looks like things will be moving ahead when it comes to cuts in payment to almost three dozen healthcare divisions. We at NARA are keeping tabs on everything and wanted to make sure you were aware of advocacy efforts leading into this new year.   

2021 Responses –... Read More

By Nancy J Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC

Contact: nancy@nancybeckley.com

During the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and COVID-19 Pandemic therapy providers were relieved to find that the CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits were suspended. This came about when outpatient therapy providers, in both Part A and Part B settings, were struggling to keep the doors open, maintain a patient base, comply with various “stay at home” orders, understand the payroll... Read More

Client success stories are not only our biggest inspiration but also our best marketing strategy. However, with HIPAA regulations, it can be a tangled web of do’s and don’ts when it comes to posting on social media. As a healthcare provider, it is extra important for you to understand what is allowed and what isn’t when it comes to your patients and your practice. NARA has put together 5 ways you... Read More

As professionals in the medical world, you’re probably familiar with HIPAA legislation. This legislation was designed to help protect patients and their personal and medical information. Since the Privacy Rule update in 2003, there have been over 200,000 HIPAA complaints. Some people may think that private practices are less likely to be noticed, but they are actually more likely to be non-compliant than... Read More

As we at NARA traverse the best and the worst of times, we step back to look at the unfolding news that hopefully offers an opportunity to use to view this as one of the best of time.

Telemedicine Rules

CMS announced today during the White House COVID-19 Task Force a number of important initiatives related to “telehealth”.  This update is to provide key facts, and help NARA members prepare to offer services to Medicare beneficiaries consistent... Read More

CMS has issued the following guidance for providers related to COVID-19.  This is situation is developing daily and as important updates happen we will share them with you.  NARA is working on gathering sample protocols to share with NARA Members to help you prepare your staff and operations.

CMS calls on all health care providers to activate infection control practices and issues guidance to inspectors as they inspect facilities affected by Coronavirus

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The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, is a set of federal laws and regulations that require businesses and other public facilities to provide access and accommodation to disabled customers. These laws pertain to the majority of businesses open to the public regardless of their size or the average number of patrons. Not being ADA compliant can lead to lawsuits and even fines ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Are you confident that your business would... Read More

Blog Post Provided by Optima Healthcare Solutions

Older adults have a few insurance options for healthcare, one of which is Medicare Advantage (MA). MA plans provide coverage for traditional Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance), and often provide additional benefits, such as prescription drugs, vision and dental care. The main difference is that MA plans are offered through private insurance companies and are paid a fixed amount each month to cover... Read More

The use of social media isn’t even a question anymore, it’s engrained in the way most people live their lives. As the role of social media grows within the healthcare arena, it’s important to utilize, but how do you ensure you’re HIPAA compliant when doing so? Here are 10 tips for social media compliance.

As professionals in the medical world, you’re probably familiar with HIPAA legislation. This legislation was designed to help protect patients and their personal and medical information. While you may think your private practice isn’t on the radar of the Office of Civil Rights, private practices are actually more likely to be noncompliant than other entities. Here are a few tips to consider when becoming HIPAA complainant.