Why Your Practice Needs to Review and Update Your Compliance Plan in 2025
HHS OIG requires physician practices to have a written compliance plan and program. The compliance plan addresses practice adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards. That said, many compliance plan documents are outdated or incomplete, either by failing to address the latest guidelines from HHS OIG or by omitting guidance from HHS OIG and other […]
Navigating South Carolina’s Healthcare Compliance Landscape
Healthcare providers in South Carolina face a distinct and evolving regulatory environment. From the recent restructuring of state agencies to specific mandates for prescriptions and procedures, staying compliant is complex. Compass Healthcare Consulting provides tailored support, helping practices from the Upstate to the Lowcountry navigate these rules efficiently. Key South Carolina Compliance Requirements SC’s regulations […]
5 Tips for Medical Aesthetics Compliance
Medical aesthetics is a booming field, and with this surging popularity comes increased regulatory scrutiny. For medical aesthetic clinics, understanding and addressing common compliance issues is essential to protect your practice and ensure patient safety in this rapidly evolving specialty. Here are five core compliance issues every med spa should be aware of. Medical aesthetics […]
Common Issues for Pediatrics Risk Management
For pediatric practices, risk management includes areas of both patient care and financial stability. Compass Healthcare Consulting guides your practice through the complexities of coding audits to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively. Common Risk Management Areas for Pediatrics include: HIPAA compliance Immunization compliance Coding Patient safety Mandatory reporting Staff training Common Issues in Pediatrics […]
SAFER Guides: Should Your Practice Complete Them?
Cybersecurity is a chief concern in today’s healthcare compliance landscape. You’re likely familiar with the SAFER Guides—the CMS-issued tools to help assess and improve the safety of electronic health record systems. These self-assessment tools aren’t required, but should your practice complete them anyway? Here’s what you need to know about the SAFER Guides and their […]
What Dermatologists Should Know about the New MIPS Value Pathways
MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) are a new reporting framework introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As of 2025, CMS will offer a pathway specifically for dermatology practices. This is a big shift from traditional MIPS reporting, providing a more focused approach specific to dermatology—but practices aren’t required to adopt it. Is […]
4 Reasons You Need an Independent Chart Audit
While chart audits can seem like a low priority in today’s hectic medical practice environment, an annual review can identify potential risk issues before they develop into serious complications. Not sure if now is the right time for a third-party audit? Here are four signs that indicate you need an audit of your coding, billing, […]
4 Specialty-Specific Operational Risks for Dermatology Practices
Operational risks such as patient and worker safety, quality of care, patient privacy, security, and dozens of regulatory domains impact all medical practices. However, each medical specialty deals with unique operational risks that are especially important based on their typical service offering and medical office environment. Our team has conducted operational risk assessment in more […]
The Importance of a Regulatory Compliance Review as Part of the M&A Due Diligence Process
An M&A due diligence review is crucial for buyers to ensure a smooth acquisition of a medical practice. It covers standard procedures like a coding audit, operational review, and a review of potential compliance risks. Compass Healthcare Consulting specializes in the regulatory and operational components of the due diligence process. We have supported hundreds of […]
