Understand the law

Healthcare Compliance

Audits. Compliance. The Affordable Care Act. ERISA. Internal Revenue Code Compliance. It can feel like a minefield out there. With GBS, you no longer have to dread these obligations. We feature an in-house attorney to help you stay informed and compliant through emails, summaries, and seminars.

Compliance penalties can be costly. That’s why we provide you with the tools and expertise to keep you ahead of the game. Our Compliance team has their finger on the pulse and is here to update you on compliance obligations and put compliance procedures in place to avoid mis-steps.

Understand the law

Healthcare Compliance

Audits. Compliance. The Affordable Care Act. ERISA. Internal Revenue Code Compliance. It can feel like a minefield out there. With GBS, you no longer have to dread these obligations. We feature an in-house attorney to help you stay informed and compliant through emails, summaries, and seminars.

Compliance penalties can be costly. That’s why we provide you with the tools and expertise to keep you ahead of the game. Our Compliance team has their finger on the pulse and is here to update you on compliance obligations and put compliance procedures in place to avoid mis-steps.

Understand the Law: What is healthcare regulatory compliance?

Understand the Law: What is healthcare regulatory compliance?

Healthcare regulatory compliance refers to the process of adhering to the rules and regulations set by governing bodies to ensure the quality of patient care and the protection of patient data. It covers various aspects of healthcare operations including privacy, patient care, and the protection of healthcare workers.

Healthcare regulatory compliance refers to the process of adhering to the rules and regulations set by governing bodies to ensure the quality of patient care and the protection of patient data. It covers various aspects of healthcare operations including privacy, patient care, and the protection of healthcare workers.

Ensuring Privacy and Quality Patient Care

Healthcare organizations must comply with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patient data and privacy. This includes implementing secure data storage systems and training employees on privacy practices. Adhering to these regulations helps maintain patient trust and ensure high-quality care.

Ensuring Privacy and Quality Patient Care

Healthcare organizations must comply with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patient data and privacy. This includes implementing secure data storage systems and training employees on privacy practices. Adhering to these regulations helps maintain patient trust and ensure high-quality care.

Protection of Healthcare Workers​

Healthcare compliance by individual companies ensures adherence to industry standards, including legal and ethical regulations like the Affordable Care Act. This compliance is essential for protecting healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for a safe work environment and adherence to laws that protect their rights and well-being. By following these regulations, companies help create a more efficient healthcare system, safeguard their employees, and contribute to better patient care.

Protection of Healthcare Workers​

Healthcare compliance by individual companies ensures adherence to industry standards, including legal and ethical regulations like the Affordable Care Act. This compliance is essential for protecting healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for a safe work environment and adherence to laws that protect their rights and well-being. By following these regulations, companies help create a more efficient healthcare system, safeguard their employees, and contribute to better patient care.

Regulatory Requirements for Healthcare Organizations

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Regulatory Requirements for Healthcare Organizations

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA is a federal law that sets standards for protecting the privacy and security of patient health information. It requires healthcare organizations to implement technical and administrative safeguards to secure patient data and train employees on privacy practices.

HIPAA is a federal law that sets standards for protecting the privacy and security of patient health information. It requires healthcare organizations to implement technical and administrative safeguards to secure patient data and train employees on privacy practices.

Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law

Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law

The Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law prohibit healthcare providers from receiving kickbacks or compensation in exchange for referring patients to other providers. Helping to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare system.

The Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law prohibit healthcare providers from receiving kickbacks or compensation in exchange for referring patients to other providers. Helping to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare system.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA)

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA)

The PSQIA provides funding and support for patient safety initiatives and programs that aim to improve the quality of care in healthcare organizations. It also establishes a reporting system for medical errors and adverse events.

The PSQIA provides funding and support for patient safety initiatives and programs that aim to improve the quality of care in healthcare organizations. It also establishes a reporting system for medical errors and adverse events.

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

The HITECH Act provides funding and incentives for healthcare organizations to adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems. HITECH improves the quality and efficiency of patient care by enabling secure sharing of patient data between healthcare providers. 

The HITECH Act provides funding and incentives for healthcare organizations to adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems. HITECH improves the quality and efficiency of patient care by enabling secure sharing of patient data between healthcare providers.

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a federal law that seeks to expand access to healthcare and improve the quality of care for all Americans. ACA requires healthcare organizations to implement reforms, such as covering preventative services without cost-sharing, to achieve its goals.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a federal law that seeks to expand access to healthcare and improve the quality of care for all Americans. ACA requires healthcare organizations to implement reforms, such as covering preventative services without cost-sharing, to achieve its goals.

Matt Kiisel
Senior VP of Operations

Education

  • Compliance Seminars

  • Breaking News Bulletins

  • Templates, Guides, Online Tools

Year-Round Compliance Support

  • Track regular compliance activities
  • Up-to-date required documents, legal notices, reports
  • COBRA Administration

Advise & Assist

  • In-house compliance experts
  • Self-insured benefits contract review

Matt Kiisel
Senior VP of Operations

Education

  • Compliance Seminars

  • Breaking News Bulletins

  • Templates, Guides, Online Tools

Year-Round Compliance Support

  • Track regular compliance activities
  • Up-to-date required documents, legal notices, reports
  • COBRA Administration

Advise & Assist

  • In-house compliance experts
  • Self-insured benefits contract review

does ACa feel like a minefield?

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Compliance

does ACa feel like a minefield?

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Compliance

Audits. Compliance. You no longer have to dread these obligations. We feature an in-house attorney to help you stay informed and compliant through emails, summaries, and seminars.

 

Education

  • Compliance seminars, 24/7 access to library of ACA and Compliance summaries, Self-audit with our ACA Compliance Checklist

 

Audit Ready

  • Be prepared to respond to various appeals processes and audits

Susan L. Grassli, JD
Director Compliance

Audits. Compliance. You no longer have to dread these obligations. We feature an in-house attorney to help you stay informed and compliant through emails, summaries, and seminars.

 

Education
  • Compliance seminars, 24/7 access to library of ACA and Compliance summaries, Self-audit with our ACA Compliance Checklist

 

Audit Ready
  • Be prepared to respond to various appeals processes and audits

Susan L. Grassli, JD
Director Compliance


Guidance

  • Compliance Dashboard tool for up-to-date legal notices and information on DOL, IRS and HHS rules and regulations, Proprietary 4 Step process to ACA Employer Shared Responsibility compliance, Confirm accuracy of ACA reporting process and forms, Help preparing your ERISA documents including Plan Documents, SPDs, SMMs and Wrap docs, Direct access to compliance team for assistance

Guidance

  • Compliance Dashboard tool for up-to-date legal notices and information on DOL, IRS and HHS rules and regulations, Proprietary 4 Step process to ACA Employer Shared Responsibility compliance, Confirm accuracy of ACA reporting process and forms, Help preparing your ERISA documents including Plan Documents, SPDs, SMMs and Wrap docs, Direct access to compliance team for assistance
"GBS provides us with modern tools like the HealthJoy app, which provides TeleMedicine services for our employees, reducing the need for costly Instacare services. They also assist with mandatory government compliance filings and negotiate annual renewal fees with plan providers and administrators."
Wynn Clayton
CEO - 3form
"GBS provides us with modern tools like the HealthJoy app, which provides TeleMedicine services for our employees, reducing the need for costly Instacare services. They also assist with mandatory government compliance filings and negotiate annual renewal fees with plan providers and administrators."
Wynn Clayton
CEO - 3form

save time & money managing Cobra

COBRA Administration

save time & money managing Cobra

COBRA Administration

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act or COBRA gives employees and their families the opportunity to continue enrollment in their workplace health benefits for limited periods of time under certain circumstances.

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act or COBRA gives employees and their families the opportunity to continue enrollment in their workplace health benefits for limited periods of time under certain circumstances.

Managing a COBRA program can be a complicated, full-time job. Simplify the process by letting the people who help you manage your benefits, manage your COBRA. GBS provides a fully-staffed, in-house COBRA Administration Team to reduce your workload and keep you compliant!

 

Reducing Your Workload & Keeping You Compliant

Our knowledgeable COBRA Administrators will ensure your COBRA eligible participants receive prompt service and support.

Our team will handle everything, including:

  • Mail All Required Notices & Letters
  • Track Time Frames
  • Process COBRA Enrollment
  • Collect Premiums From Participants & Process Employer Reimbursements
  • Provide Reports

Our COBRA Administrators also provide dedicated support to all participants via email, phone, or in-person. We work hard to ensure a smooth transition and a simple process.

As COBRA laws change, you can count on your GBS COBRA Administrator to keep you in the know and up to date.

Managing a COBRA program can be a complicated, full-time job. Simplify the process by letting the people who help you manage your benefits, manage your COBRA. GBS provides a fully-staffed, in-house COBRA Administration Team to reduce your workload and keep you compliant!

Reducing Your Workload & Keeping You Compliant

Our knowledgeable COBRA Administrators will ensure your COBRA eligible participants receive prompt service and support.

Our team will handle everything, including:
  • Mail All Required Notices & Letters
  • Track Time Frames
  • Process COBRA Enrollment
  • Collect Premiums From Participants & Process Employer Reimbursements
  • Provide Reports

Our COBRA Administrators also provide dedicated support to all participants via email, phone, or in-person. We work hard to ensure a smooth transition and a simple process.

As COBRA laws change, you can count on your GBS COBRA Administrator to keep you in the know and up to date.

Get an HR expert in your corner

HR Services Support

Get an HR expert in your corner

HR Services Support

Do you ever wish you had an expert HR Consultant to summon when things get a little tricky? Someone to steer you in the right direction or assure you that you are in compliance? With GBS, you do. We’ll help get your specific questions answered by providing problem solving and guidance*

Live HR Support | Joe Tate, SPHR- SHRM SCP

  • Joe is our resident HR Consultant providing assistance and solutions regarding FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and other employment regulations. He can also provide guidance on the legal responsibilities of employers, new hire strategies and day-to- day employment and employee relations challenges. Joe is available to you as often as you need him via phone or email.

Joe Tate, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
director HR consulting

Do you ever wish you had an expert HR Consultant to summon when things get a little tricky? Someone to steer you in the right direction or assure you that you are in compliance? With GBS, you do. We’ll help get your specific questions answered by providing problem solving and guidance*

Live HR Support | Joe Tate, SPHR- SHRM SCP
  • Joe is our resident HR Consultant providing assistance and solutions regarding FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and other employment regulations. He can also provide guidance on the legal responsibilities of employers, new hire strategies and day-to- day employment and employee relations challenges. Joe is available to you as often as you need him via phone or email.

Joe Tate, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
director HR consulting

Online Resource | ThinkHR Workplace

  • ThinkHR will make you an HR hero! With Information, Tools, Templates, Checklists, On-Demand Training Courses and a team of back-office, certified HR experts standing by to answer questions and provide advice both live and via text. ThinkHR also houses an easy-to-use employee handbook creation tool with state specific language.

HR Library

  • We have a library of HR forms, documents and policies available for you, including: FMLA related forms, letters and documents, Templates of policies and procedures, Disciplinary action forms, ADA forms and documents, Offer letter templates, Severance agreement templates, Job description templates

*Not contingent on the purchase of an insurance product

Online Resource | ThinkHR Workplace

  • ThinkHR will make you an HR hero! With Information, Tools, Templates, Checklists, On-Demand Training Courses and a team of back-office, certified HR experts standing by to answer questions and provide advice both live and via text. ThinkHR also houses an easy-to-use employee handbook creation tool with state specific language.

 

HR Library

  • We have a library of HR forms, documents and policies available for you, including: FMLA related forms, letters and documents, Templates of policies and procedures, Disciplinary action forms, ADA forms and documents, Offer letter templates, Severance agreement templates, Job description templates

*Not contingent on the purchase of an insurance product

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  • How to lower your overall health care costs
  • How to make sure you are compliant with current HR laws and regulations
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