AHDI and MTIA are excited to announce that the first set of documents for its compliance and best practices program will be ready for release at the beginning of 2010. Included in the documents will be sample HIPAA policies and procedures and a sample business associate agreement, pursuant to the new HIPAA regulations effective February 2010, which will be customizable for your business. The complete manual will cover:
- Best Practices Checklist
- Statement of Ethical Best Practices
- AHDI Code of Ethics
- MTIA Code of Ethics
- Best Practices in Operations
- Best Practices in Billing
- Best Practices in Compensation
- Best Practices in Marketing and Solicitation
- Employee vs. Independent Contractor Guidelines
- Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Guidelines
- Production Location Transparency Guidelines
- Sample Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Agreement
- Best Practices in Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Sample HIPAA Policies and Procedures
- Sample Business Associate Agreement
- Guidelines for Establishing a HIPAA Compliant Home-based Office
- U.S. 50 State Data Privacy Survey
Program documents will help AHDI and MTIA member companies ensure they are compliant with the new HIPAA regulations and operating in a manner consistent with ethical best practices. In addition, the program will help demonstrate to the healthcare industry and government officials that AHDI, MTIA, and our members are committed to safeguarding the privacy, security, and integrity of patient health information. This program carries a value that could easily cost a company tens of thousands of dollars. Please stay tuned for additional information concerning the availability of the documents.
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