Silver State Times

University of Phoenix recently issued the following announcement.

At a glance

• Healthcare compliance is the practice of adhering to federal healthcare laws and regulations.
• Compliance laws are intended to help protect patients, safeguard sensitive information and help mitigate and prevent fraud, abuse and waste in the healthcare industry.
• Noncompliance poses serious risks to patients and can result in legal action.
• Enhance your understanding of healthcare compliance with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from University of Phoenix.

Global healthcare is a trillion-dollar industry that focuses on the safety and care of patients. In the U.S., compliance in healthcare is of the utmost importance due to the sheer size of the industry, the risks associated with it and its dynamic nature. These factors open up the possibility of fraud and abuse, and this is where healthcare compliance comes in.

Healthcare compliance is the practice of adhering to federal healthcare laws and regulations, which prohibit and prevent fraud, abuse and waste in the healthcare industry. It’s founded on ethical standards for patient treatment.

Learn what healthcare compliance is, what the laws are and how to ensure a healthcare facility complies.

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