We are focused on addressing the complexities of the regulatory environment with precision and integrity. We pride ourselves on our expertise and strategic insight across a diverse range of practice areas. In an industry that is constantly evolving, we understand the critical importance of regulatory compliance, risk management and take pride in our depth of knowledge and experience in dealing with specific issues that arise accross several healthcare sectors.
Your employment decisions can create growth or risk with potential impact to the organization. Adopting policies to build a strong company culture and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations is critical to your success. As an integral part of our management support, we provide clear, strategic compliance solutions with your business objectives in mind to address your most pressing employment issues. ** While we specialize in management support services, we are not licensed to provide legal opinions. For legal advice consult a qualified legal representative.
Affirmative Action Plans, Applicant Tracking and Recordkeeping, Employment Tests, Compensation Analyses, Employer Training.
Hiring Procedures, Job Postings, Applications and Interview practices, I-9, pre-Employment Assessments, Background Checks, Offer Letters, Onboarding Requirements and Employment-Related Agreements. Additional Advisory on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and confidentiality agreements.
Employee Handbooks and Stand-Alone Policies such as: Fair Employment Practices, Corporate Ethic. Drug Testing, including policies, procedures and implementation, Employee Privacy and HIPAA compliance, Performance, Discipline, Terminations, Workplace safety – OSHA regulations. Poster Requirements, Record Retention among others.
Employee Rights: Educating employees about their rights, including those related to leave under FMLA and ADA accommodations. Disability Analysis and accommodation administration in addition to state specific leaves. Paid and unpaid family and medical leaves.
Advising on compliance with Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA ) – wage and hour laws, including overtime, minimum wage, and exemptions. Deductions from wages, classifications (exempt v. non-exempt and Independent Contractor Status) Pay equity, Meal and Rest breaks, Incentive Compensation, including bonuses, commissions and deferred compensation plans. Executive Compensation and Owner Compensation.
ERISA and Benefit Plan Compliance, including COBRA, Final pay requirements, Off-boarding Practices, Severance Plans and Unenployment Orientation.
Issues related to the physician/hospital relationship, including physicians and other providers as independent contractors, contractual matters, credentialing, and disciplinary proceedings. Compliance with HIPAA and other privacy statutes and regulations. Employment policies and employee relations issues unique to healthcare employers. Wellness initiatives and other specialized areas.
Our goal is to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring a culture of compliance that safeguards patient rights, enhances quality care, and maintains the trust of your organization. We are committed to fostering an environment where adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical principles supports our dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and organizational integrity.
We support our clients with their needs and place the role. We report to the Company CEO, the Board of Directors and coordinate the different compliance activities – risk assessment, controls, monitoring, regulatory watch, training, etc.
Counsel clients on compliance with state and federal certification and licensure requirements. Risk Assessment and Internal Compliance Audits. Policies and Procedures Development, Compliance Training and Education, Screening for Exclusions, Licensing Issues and other exposures.
Audit compliance programs to evaluate effectiveness and compliance with state and federal laws and guidance documents. We help clients conduct internal investigations to detect and correct problems before the government becomes involved in topics such as:
Represent clients facing adverse actions brought by state and federal certification and licensure agencies. Provide guidance to entities regarding the self-disclosure of certain conduct to governmental agencies.
Identify and review proper coding and billing practices specific to your type of practice by evaluating the: Eight Element of Medical Claim Audit – Medical Neccesity, Appropioate Coding, Fully Documented, Properly Billed, Meets all Coverage Rules, Services Were Provided, Properly Collected. Based on your review of the applicable standards, put together appropriate policies and procedures for your office.
Organizations conducting clinical trials must navigate a complex array of regulatory requirements along with significant ethical and operational challenges. Any mistake can lead to increased costs, delays, and even risks to product development. Our knowledge ensure compliance with these extensive healthcare regulatory environments.
Our comprehensive approach to enterprise risk assessment and analysis leverages robust risk frameworks to help organizations understand and navigate industry-specific threats. We emphasize proactive risk identification, prioritization, and management.
Our risk-informed methodology is designed to equip management and the board with essential risk and opportunity insights to support informed decision-making during strategy development and performance management.
Risk Identification and Assessment-Risk Control and Mitigation-Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis-Business Continuity and Crisis Management–Compliance and Regulatory Risk Management-Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management-Fraud Detection and Prevention-Training and Awareness Programs.
Our risk management ROI solution enables organizations to quantify the financial benefits of risk mitigation efforts, aligning risk initiatives with measurable returns. By implementing risk-adjusted performance metrics and leveraging advanced data analytics, we help organizations calculate cost savings from reduced incidents, improved regulatory compliance, and enhanced operational resilience.
When damage has already occurred, a swift and thorough assessment is crucial. At Attestare, we help in evaluating the impact of incidents in healthcare settings, from financial losses to patient safety concerns. Our support provides detailed damage assessments, helping healthcare providers navigate recovery, insurance claims, and legal considerations.
We empower Health Care businesses to navigate the complex landscape of permits and certifications ensuring that you meet regulatory requirements efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re launching a new project or expanding an existing operation, we simplify the process, minimize delays, and help you achieve compliance, allowing you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.
To establish certain health facilities in Puerto Rico, you must demonstrate the need and convenience of a Health Care Facility according to Act # 2 of 1975. The CNC also requires a number of requirements in order to get authorized. Let our firm help your organization with – Project Description – Community Need Assessment – Financial Feasibility – Impact Analysis – Supporting Documents and Public Hearings representation.
Act 101 of 1965 regulates healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico by granting the state operational licence. The Department of Health’s Facilities Division -SARAFS-regularly inspect certain types of medical facilities to ensure compliance. Facilities such as Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers Rehabilitation Centers, Urgent Care Centers, Mental Health Facilities among others are required to meet such requirements. Certain Facilities are required to be Inspected by the Medicare National Standards besides the State requirements.
Provider Enrollment Portal (PEP) Mandated by CMS, federal regulations 42 CFR § 431.107 and 455.410 and Required by PR Medicaid Program: PRDoH Administrative Order #404. To ensure that active providers are eligible to participate in the Puerto Rico Medicaid Program (PRMP) We help you navegate the compliance and revalidation process.
As of October 30, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing the mandatory use of a single sheet DEA 222 Order Form. DEA Form 224a – Retail Pharmacy, Hospital/Clinic, Practitioner, Teaching Institution, or Mid-Level Practitioner, DEA Form 363a – Narcotic Treatment Programs.
All laboratories must meet to be certified to perform testing on human specimens under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). We support our clients by providing consulting services in areas such as: Personnel Education, Site and Documents Inspection, Regulation Readiness , Equipment Validation, Application and Certifications Review, Safety Protocols, Compliance and Proficiency testing.
We offers support to develop quality systems compliant with FDA Quality System Regulation and ACR Quality Standards set forth by the accrediting and licensing agencies.
Some States have jurisdiction over x-ray equipment, naturally occurring radioactive materials, and certain radioactive materials that are not produced in a reactor. The NRC is responsible for licensing and oversight of industrial, medical and research uses of radioactive materials in Puerto Rico.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) does not directly certify health care facilities. Instead, OSHA sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees in various types of health care settings such as: Hospitals, Mental Health Facilities, Laboratories, Nucelar Medical Facilities, Home Health Care and the Pharmaceutical Industry among others. .
