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 HealthcareÂ
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…
Full-Time Employee Compliance Officer Versus Part-Time Expert Consultant
Key Points: This blog compares the use of expert consultants serving as full- or part-time Compliance Officers with hiring a…
Top Risk Assessment Tools in Healthcare (2026)
Healthcare organizations today face unprecedented challenges that demand proactive risk management. From protecting patient data to ensuring operational continuity and…
Effective Compliance Program Evaluations Are Not Report Cards
Key Points: The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) have made it clear that effective compliance…
Meeting Compliance Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
As healthcare organizations adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in service delivery, compliance officers face a complex and evolving set of risks…