Code of Conduct Development and Revision
23 Tips and Suggestions The Code of Conduct is an organization’s constitution that provides an outline of the organization’s values…
HIPAA Cybersecurity Compliance: Lessons From OCR’S Latest $1.5M Penalty
Key Points: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently imposed a $1.5 million…
HIPAA Enforcements in 2025: How Prepared is Your Organization?
Most healthcare compliance leaders expected senior leadership to prioritize data security after the Change Healthcare attacks. Yet our annual benchmark…
HIPAA Compliance in 2025: Key Survey Findings and Risk Mitigation Strategies
In 2024, near-record levels of fines for HIPAA violations underscored the ongoing compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Findings from…
24 Tips for Arranging On Call Services (Part II)
A compliance consultant is a subject matter expert who offers professional advice in their area of specialization. An organization’s ability…
Why Having an On Call Compliance Services is a Smart Idea (Part I)
Key Points: Having an “On Call” contract with a firm possessing a wide range of capabilities is something that every…
2025: Time For Evidencing Compliance Program Evaluation
The beginning of a new year is the best time to take stock of the compliance program. Results can be…
Updated OIG Guidance Expands Compliance Accountability for Nursing Facility Leadership and Investors
In November 2024, the OIG’s updated compliance program guidance for nursing facilities marked a significant shift in how federal authorities…
DOJ Reports 2024 Settlements and Judgements of $2.9B
Key Points: DOJ reported settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act that exceeded $2.9 billion in 558 cases during…
OIG Reports OCR Weaknesses in HIPAA Privacy Oversight
The 2024 Compliance Benchmark Survey found that healthcare providers were many times more likely to have encounters with the Office…
Compliance Programs for Small Healthcare Entities
Key Points: All healthcare organizations, large and small, are expected to have a compliance program that meets the seven standard…
Physician Arrangements Fair Market Value (FMV)
The ongoing and increasing enforcement actions related to arrangements with referral sources require Compliance Officers to pay close attention to…