A healthcare market analysis will answer this question! Many people believe that the first step in beginning a new business venture is to formulate their business plan. However, they are…
HIPAA Compliance Audit Checklist – 8 Guidelines
Do you have a HIPAA compliance audit checklist? And are you using an updated version? Is your organization prepared for an audit by the Department of Health and Human Services…
Market Assessment and Forecasting – what does this tell me?
Market assessment and forecasting, what does this tell me, and how do I use the data? The healthcare industry is filled with uncertainty and opportunity, and strategic trends are to…
HIPAA Compliance Training – 3 Must Include Subjects
HIPAA compliance training is a must! It is essential to evaluate current best practices and determine where you need to make changes. If your organization handles protected health information (PHI),…
Health Care Feasibility Study – 3 Post Acute Case Studies
Think of a health care feasibility study as the foundation for your new post-acute care/long-term care (LTC) venture. Perhaps it’s a different line of service or an entirely new idea….
HIPAA Security Rule – 3 Required Safeguards
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) establish methods of safeguarding protected health information (PHI). To that…
Assisted Living Facility Market Report – What You Should Know
An Assisted Living Facility market report is a vital first step if you’re considering either acquiring an existing assisted living community or building a new one. The information that you…
HIPAA Business Associate – 6 Observations to Know
There are six observations a HIPAA business associate needs to know because it’s not only healthcare providers (covered entities) that are subject to the guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability…
Senior Living Market Analysis – A Lesson In Preparation
A client approached The Fox Group for assistance in completing a senior living market analysis, an invaluable tool and a must-do first step in the development. Whether it is an…
HIPAA compliance checklist 2021
Is your HIPAA compliance checklist for 2021 ready? The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) plays a critical role in healthcare organizations, and the end of the year is…
Nursing Home Business Plan Consultants – 6 Qualifications
Nursing home business plan consultants can bring highly meaningful and substantial value-added experience to your project. They are needed not just because the current economic environment is a challenging one. …
HIPAA Audit – 5 Tactical Observations to be Prepared
Is your organization prepared for a HIPAA audit? Although random audits from the Health and Human Services Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are rare, several factors can trigger an…
Revenue Cycle Services in Healthcare – 3 Tactical Outsourcing Observations
It’s a decision all healthcare organizations must struggle with at some point when assessing their revenue cycle services: Does it make more sense to outsource revenue cycle services or keep…
HIPAA Regulations for Nursing Homes
Compliance with HIPAA regulations for nursing homes must include ongoing HIPAA risk assessments. Here’s how to ensure you comply. Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Risk Analysis, with their various…
Benefits of Hospital Outsourcing Compliance Trends – 3 Examples
There has been a lot of ink spilled these days (well, digital ink anyway) about the benefits of outsourcing hospital compliance trends. You can read about the advantages here. You…
Nursing Home Industry Analysis and Covid-19
Although a nursing home industry analysis predicts future growth typically over the next five years, implementing safety precautions now can help stop the spread of Covid-19 and ensure resident safety…
Value-Based Reimbursement Models
There’s a reason the healthcare industry is shifting toward value-based reimbursement models and away from volume-based care. Value-based care reimburses healthcare providers based on the quality of care they provide,…
How Can a HIPAA Risk Assessment Tool Help Your Organization?
A HIPAA Risk Assessment Tool can help organizations stay compliant with HIPAA and monitor data security. Providers must abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)….
OIG Self-Disclosure Requirements
What about OIG self-disclosure requirements? The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) created a Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) to give healthcare providers the opportunity to disclose when they have uncovered evidence…
Outsourcing Healthcare Compliance
The concept of outsourcing healthcare compliance is a growing option worthy of consideration for a variety of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare organizations. At issue is the grappling to…