The healthcare industry is widely recognized as one of the most regulated industries in the country. Extensive federal, state, and even local regulations impact home care, a vital segment of the healthcare network. Home health, hospice, and attendant service agencies bear the responsibility of adhering to these regulations and standards, which are designed to ensure patient safety, protect health information in compliance with HIPAA, and to maintain high-quality standards for care. For many agency leaders, deciphering these laws and standards can be a daunting task. Worse, non-compliance can lead to legal consequences, financial penalties, loss of certification, and damage to an agency’s reputation.
HealthCare ConsultLink is here to help you with your compliance needs. This page serves as a valuable reference to help navigate and understand relevant laws and regulations. For questions and solutions on how to be compliant, please reach out to our team.
As with all regulations and standards, agencies must adhere to the most stringent regulation or standard as applicable.
*Be advised that laws and regulations in the healthcare industry may change without notice, and the following links may not represent those recently updated.