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Board Oversight is Critical for an Effective Compliance Program
Gaining interest and support from the Board of Directors (Board) is essential for any compliance program. Boards need to be…
CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Increase Efficiency, Transparency, and Reduce Regulatory Burden
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule aiming to reduce regulatory burdens in accordance…
OIG Adds Thirteen New Work Plan Projects in June 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued thirteen updates to its OIG…
OIG Testifies on the Opioid Crisis in Federal Healthcare Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) provided congressional testimony on the opioid crisis…
Tips for Achieving Effective Compliance Program Operation.
Health care organizations face ever increasing regulations necessitating a proactive approach in compliance program execution to effectively mitigate the risk…
October 2017 OIG Work Plan Update
Five New Items Added to Current Work Plan This year, the OIG is updating its annual Work Plan during the…
Tips for Developing Annual Compliance Program Review Plans.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has called for the independent annual review…
With the New Year Comes the Time for a New Compliance Annual Work Plan: Suggested Tips in Meeting the Challenge
The beginning of a new year brings with it a challenge for compliance officers. Now is the time that compliance…
Board Level Mandates in Corporate Integrity Agreements
Over the years, the OIG has used Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) to advance policies requiring organizations to maintain compliance with…
Corporate Integrity Agreements: Holding Boards Accountable
For over a decade, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has focused on Board…
Alternative Options for Staffing a Compliance Program
Compliance Officers must manage staffing needs against a growing list of duties and responsibilities. Finding and hiring highly qualified staff…
OIG Calls For More Action To Reduce Medicare Part D Fraud
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a summary report documenting the results…