Healthcare Compliance Programs Made For You

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is one of the most important federal laws governing healthcare organizations. It requires healthcare providers to protect the privacy and security of protected health information. Failure to follow HIPAA can result in significant financial penalties and reputational damage.

At Safe Harbor Group, we have considerable experience working with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with HIPAA. We will work closely with your organization to develop and implement policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, train your staff in these policies, and help you set up mechanisms to find and address HIPAA compliance issues.

Healthcare providers must also follow laws designed to prevent fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry. These laws include the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statutes. Violations of these laws can result in significant financial penalties and reputational damage.

At Safe Harbor Group, our extensive experience working with healthcare providers allows us to help you ensure compliance with laws designed to prevent fraud and abuse. We will work closely with your organization to develop and implement policies and procedures that meet the requirements of these laws, train your staff on these policies, and help you set up mechanisms to find and address compliance issues.

Internal audits are an essential part of a comprehensive compliance program. They help healthcare organizations find potential compliance issues and take corrective action before these issues become major problems.

At Safe Harbor Group, we have vast experience conducting internal audits for healthcare providers. We will work with your organization to develop an audit plan that addresses your specific compliance risks, conduct the audit, and provide you with a comprehensive report that names any compliance issues and provides recommendations for corrective action.

Training and education are essential components of a comprehensive compliance program. They help ensure that all staff members are aware of their responsibilities under the compliance program and understand the consequences of noncompliance.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to develop and implement a comprehensive training program that addresses the specific needs of your organization. Our team of compliance experts will work closely with your staff to ensure that they understand the requirements of the compliance program and are equipped to identify and address compliance issues.

Protecting patient privacy and ensuring the security of protected health information, or PHI, is a critical part of healthcare compliance. Healthcare providers must follow the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which set forth specific requirements for the handling of patient health information.

At Safe Harbor Group, we have a wide range of experience working with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. We will work closely with your organization to develop and implement policies and procedures that meet these requirements, train your staff on these policies, and help you set up mechanisms to find and address compliance issues related to patient privacy and security.

Accurate and complete documentation is essential to healthcare compliance. Healthcare providers must keep detailed records of patient care, billing, and other activities to show compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to ensure that your documentation practices meet the requirements of applicable laws and regulations. We will help you develop and implement policies and procedures for documentation, train your staff on these policies, and provide you with guidance on how to keep exact and complete records.

A code of conduct sets forth the ethical standards that employees are expected to follow. A comprehensive compliance program should include a code of conduct that reflects the values and mission of your organization.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to develop a code of conduct that is tailored to your unique needs and reflects the values and mission of your organization. We will help you implement this code of conduct and ensure that all staff members are trained in its requirements.

Healthcare providers may be subject to accreditation requirements from organizations such as The Joint Commission or the National Committee for Quality Assurance. These accreditation requirements may include compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

At Safe Harbor Group, we work with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements. We will work closely with your organization to name the specific accreditation requirements that apply to your organization and develop a compliance plan that addresses these requirements.

Healthcare providers must set up mechanisms for reporting compliance issues that arise during their operations. These mechanisms may include anonymous reporting hotlines or other reporting mechanisms that allow employees and other stakeholders to report potential compliance issues without fear of retaliation.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to set up mechanisms for incident reporting that are tailored to your unique needs. We will help you develop policies and procedures for incident reporting, train your staff in these policies, and provide guidance on how to handle incidents that are reported.

Quality assurance is an essential part of healthcare compliance. Healthcare providers must show that they are providing high-quality care that meets the needs of their patients.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to develop and implement a quality assurance program that reflects the unique needs of your organization. We will help you set up mechanisms for measuring and checking the quality of care provided by your organization and provide guidance on how to address any quality issues that are found.

Noncompliance with legal and regulatory requirements can result in significant sanctions and penalties. These sanctions may include fines, exclusion from government programs, and reputational damage.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to set up mechanisms for checking compliance and taking corrective action when noncompliance issues are found. We will provide guidance on how to respond to sanctions and penalties that may be imposed because of noncompliance.

Whistleblower complaints are a significant risk for healthcare providers. Employees who believe that their employer is engaged in illegal or unethical conduct may report this conduct to government agencies or file a lawsuit under the False Claims Act.

At Safe Harbor Group, we will work with your organization to set up mechanisms to find and address whistleblower complaints. We will help you develop policies and procedures for managing these complaints, train your staff on these policies, and provide you with guidance on how to respond to whistleblower complaints.