Compliance Archives

Our compliance blogs provide practical insights into navigating healthcare regulations and standards, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and maintaining high-quality patient care. Articles cover regulatory updates, risk reduction strategies, and the role of compliance software in healthcare management, making it a valuable resource for professionals striving for compliance and excellence in healthcare operations.

Automation vs. Augmentation

Automation vs. Augmentation Most jobs in managed care and healthcare won't be replaced by AI. They will be augmented. A job isn't a single task -- it's a collection of related tasks. AI can automate and assist with many of those tasks, but that's very different from replacing the entire role. AI [...]

Mat Malone2026-09-14T18:19:35+00:00September 14th, 2026|AI & Automation, Case Management, Compliance, Use Cases, Utilization Review|

April 1 is coming. Is your California UR workflow ready?

If you’re a claims administrator in California, you’ve probably heard and/or worried about the various regulatory updates going into effect on April 1, 2026. They may not be a seismic shift (despite the geological situation here), but they could still open up new risks of liability for the unprepared. It doesn’t help that the communication from the DWC has been spotty and unclear in some cases.

Alex Embrey2026-03-20T16:40:41+00:00March 20th, 2026|Compliance, News & Events|

Official SOC 2 Announcement

DataCare is Officially SOC 2 Certified! What can you expect in our report? Security Details Availability Details Processing Integrity Confidentiality Details Please contact us for a copy of the report. 866-834-2334

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:56:03+00:00July 24th, 2018|Compliance|

Statewide Investigation Due to Critical Error by Insurance Giant

Ensure your company is protected with the right software! // Aetna, the nation’s third-largest insurance provider with 23.1 million customers, is under fire from an investigation led by the California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones. While Group Health is already a stringent practice that requires adherence to several laws and regulations, one of Aetna’s reviewing [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:57:29+00:00February 23rd, 2018|Compliance|

DataCare Addresses Key Compliance Items

As a software provider who has been in the workers' compensation industry well over a decade, DataCare has been able to address several elements that tie into the compliance of performing business as a TPA, managed care company, or a self-insured corporation. Many of our clients requested information about the security and reliability of the [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:55:57+00:00January 10th, 2018|Compliance|

DataCare Stays Current With Updates to Medical Treatment Guidelines

In an effort to reduce the delays incurred during the treatment process for injured workers, the DWC has been continuing to update medical guidelines to align with the workers compensation drug formulary as required by Assembly Bill 1124. DIR Director Christine Baker mentioned that the drug formulary will serve as a guide for medical [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:48:48+00:00September 28th, 2016|Compliance|

Are Regulatory Changes Opportunities in Disguise?

It seems like every time you blink a regulatory body is introducing a new recommendation or final rule. Many healthcare organizations feel like they are on the losing end of a never-ending battle and dread every change that comes their way. However, being resourceful and creative you can find ways to see opportunities in [...]

Theresa Shafer2023-10-09T19:58:45+00:00June 20th, 2014|Compliance|