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FEDERAL STIMULUS BILL - AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009
On February 17, 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (THE "ARRA"), commonly referred to as the Federal Stimulus Bill became effective. Listed below is a snapshot of the new regulatory provisions.
Healthcare Acquired Infection's (HAI) reduction
- CMS will survey more than 125 ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for health and safety compliance before September 30, 2009
- 50 million dollars was authorized to and will be used to support activities outlined in the HHS Action Plan to Prevent Health Care Associated-Infections.
The Scope of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Requirements are expanded...
Mandatory HIPAA Compliance Audits by the Department
News August 21, 2009
- Effective February 17, 2010, CMS will be required to perform periodic compliance audits of covered entities (includes but is not limited to medical and dental practices) and business associates. Currently, the Secretary is authorized, but not required, to perform such audits.
MOVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FORWARD