– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: April 2024 Overlook: Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates     Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC): On March 21, 2024, Florida joined the IMLCC as the 42nd member jurisdiction via Florida Senate Bill 7016. The “go-live” date is pending, and will be listed on the IMLCC website when implementation is complete. At that point physicians will be able to list their Florida medical licenses with the IMLCC or obtain a compact medical license.  Florida Senate Bill 70 ..read more

February 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Here is a round up of bad actors:   Physician Fraud Tallahassee Physician Agrees To Pay $60,000 To Settle Allegations That She Violated The Controlled Substances Act Full Story Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks in Connection with Fraudulent Telemarketing Scheme Victimizing Medicare and TRICARE Patients in Eastern Washington Full Story Pike County Physician Sentenced to 22 Years’ Imprisonment for Drug Distributions Full Story St. Peters ..read more

Learn about Human Capital Management here. Verisys stands at the forefront of enhancing Human Capital Management (HCM) within the healthcare sector by offering a suite of advanced compliance and data management solutions. Understanding the critical importance of an organization’s workforce for achieving excellence in patient care and overall success, Verisys delivers key services tailored to the unique challenges of healthcare. Through workforce verification and monitoring, credentialing, and comprehensive data management services, Verisys plays a pivotal role in ensuring healthcare organizati ..read more

At the core, Human Capital Management (HCM) within the healthcare sector focuses on the pivotal role of managing an organization’s most crucial resource—its workforce—to achieve optimal patient care and organizational success. The healthcare industry’s intricate and ever-evolving nature demands robust HCM strategies to navigate shifts, tackle challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. Human Capital Management (HCM) in healthcare encompasses a broad range of practices and processes aimed at effectively managing and optimizing the workforce within healthcare organizations. Given the critical r ..read more

What is GRC in Healthcare?   Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. This framework is crucial for ensuring that healthcare entities operate within the bounds of laws and regulations while also striving for operational excellence and ethical conduct.  Here’s how each component plays a vital role:   What is healthcare governance?  Healthcare governance encap ..read more

Transparency Brings Greater Protection. The more you know about the people in your organization, the safer you are from risks that could damage your company, your reputation, or your compliance. The regulations in the pharmaceutical industry are understandably strict, and to ensure your organization is compliant, every member of your team must be thoroughly vetted.   Safeguarding your pharmaceutical research, funding, and reputation with a complete screening of the individuals and entities you partner with and employ, should be a priority.   To stay compliant with healthcare regulati ..read more

January 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Here is a round up of bad actors:   Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million Full Story Doctor Agrees to Pay $95,000 to Settle Allegations of Health Care Fraud Full Story Columbia Physician Indicted for False Statements to Medicare Full Story   Pharmacist Fraud Current and Former Owners of Center City Philadelphia Pharmacy Agree to Pay Over $4.6 Million to Resolve Civil Investigations of Improper Me ..read more

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: February 2024 Overlook: DEA Licensure Compacts Other Legislation Board Updates Nurse License Compact The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA): A comprehensive review and update of the Nurse Licensure Compact was completed by the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA). The rules were updated to bring greater clarity, eliminate redundancies, and implement necessary new rules. The updated rules are effective January 2, 2024.  NL ..read more

Verisys can assist pharmaceutical manufacturers in maintaining compliance with OIG guidelines and other regulatory requirements through a multifaceted approach, leveraging its extensive suite of data solutions and compliance services. Here’s how Verisys can support pharmaceutical manufacturers in this critical area:   Comprehensive Background Screening and Credentialing: Verisys’ FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) is a key tool for screening and continuous monitoring of healthcare providers. It can verify licensure, check for disciplinary actions, and ensure that individua ..read more

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: January 2024 Overlook: State Legislation Board Updates   California:  The Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) authorizes servicemembers or their spouses who currently hold a valid license in good standing in another state to practice in California within the same profession or vocation, if they are required to relocate to California because of military orders. California recognizes these qualifying out-of-state licenses as valid. The state of California has adopted a state regis ..read more