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Being an Effective Compliance Officer: Tips From Experts
The burdens of being a Compliance Officer continue to grow with the increasing healthcare regulatory and enforcement environment. Being a…
5 Effective Compliance Training Methods
Developing and implementing regular, effective education and compliance training programs is one of the seven elements of an effective compliance…
The Quick and Inexpensive Method to Evidence Compliance Program Effectiveness
Evidencing compliance program effectiveness is a major challenge for providers seeking to meet government enforcement agency expectations. The HHS OIG…
Are There Advantages For Outsourcing The Entire Sanction-Screening Program?
Over the last decade, there has been a strong trend to outsource as many non-core business functions as possible. This…
2016: Time for an Independent Compliance Program Evaluation? Alternative Methods and Best Practice Tips for Each Type of Evaluation
The DHHS OIG and other regulatory bodies have stressed the importance of evidencing Compliance Program (“CP”) effectiveness. The Compliance Officer,…
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…
OIG Advisory Opinion No. 15-14
The OIG issued an advisory opinion regarding a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization’s (“Requestor’s”) program (the “Arrangement”) to help financially needy…
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…
Annual Compliance Program Effectiveness Evaluation
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other regulatory bodies have stressed that…
Use A Benchmarking Survey To Assess Your Healthcare Compliance Program
Compliance is about always doing the right thing. But how do you know whether your healthcare compliance program is helping…
Use a Survey to Improve Your Healthcare Compliance Policies and Procedures
Healthcare compliance policies and procedures are key elements of an effective compliance program. However, development and maintenance of these policies…