Compliance Officer Responsibilities for Using Artificial Intelligence
As in many business sectors, healthcare compliance officers are increasingly considering how artificial intelligence (AI) can support their duties and…
Interim Compliance Officer vs. Compliance Consultant: What Is the Difference?
Key Points: Healthcare organizations frequently engage outside compliance expertise to strengthen their compliance programs, address staffing challenges, or respond to…
Why Hiring a Temporary Compliance Officer can be the Right Decision
Hiring a temporary compliance officer can be a strategic, flexible, cost-efficient way to maintain compliance during times of change, transition,…
5 Risks of Leaving a Compliance Officer Position Vacant and How an Outsourced Compliance Officer Helps
A compliance officer position left vacant creates regulatory, operational, and cultural risks that extend well beyond a short-term staffing gap.…
Why Independence Matters in Compliance Program Assessments
Key Points: Healthcare organizations invest a considerable amount of time and resources in building effective compliance programs. Periodic compliance program…
7 Signs Your Healthcare Compliance Program Needs an Independent Review
Most healthcare organizations believe they have an effective Compliance Program until an audit, investigation, or whistleblower complaint reveals otherwise. An…
How to Manage Compliance Audits in Healthcare
A compliance audit can feel like a test with no answer key. The auditor arrives with a checklist, your team…
DOJ Launches More Aggressive Healthcare Fraud Enforcement
On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance for more aggressive enforcement of fraud involving…
How to Prepare for a Compliance Audit
Most compliance audits fail not because organizations are doing the wrong things, but because they cannot demonstrate that they are…
PART 3 – HIPAA Benchmark Survey Insights: Risk Management, Auditing, and Ongoing Compliance
This blog is the third and final installment of our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Benchmark Survey series,…
PART 2 – HIPAA Benchmark Survey Insights: Managing Third-Party Relationships, Emerging Technologies, and Data Sharing Risks
This blog is the second installment in our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Benchmark Survey series, where we…
PART 1 – HIPAA Benchmark Survey Insights: Training, Policies, and Managing Workforce Risk
Earlier this year, Strategic Management Services (Strategic Management) hosted a webinar highlighting the results of our 5th Annual HIPAA Benchmark…