When Assuming a Compliance Officer Position a Due Diligence Review is Advisable
Tips to get started on the “right foot” As with any business deal, a standard procedure is to conduct a…
Results of 2022 Medicaid Enforcement Efforts
Key Points: The 2023 Compliance Benchmark Survey by SAI360 and Strategic Management found about one in five responding organizations had…
2023 Compliance Updates: DOJ Guidelines Regarding Personal/Communication Devices, Platforms and Messaging Applications
Key Points: In March 2023, DOJ released updated guidance that included how it will consider corporate practices addressing use of…
2023 Update to DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program Guidelines
Key Points: In March 2023, the DOJ updated its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP)” for use by their prosecutors…
Meeting HIPAA Privacy Challenges In 2023
Key Points: For the last several years, the national Compliance Benchmark Survey by SAI360 and Strategic Management Services found that…
12 Tips for Selecting an IRO When Under a Corporate Integrity Agreement
Key Points: The OIG has over 300 active Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) and Integrity Agreements (IAs) in force, with additional…
The Benefits of Virtual Compliance Officers
Key Points: The virtual office concept goes back decades, and its use has been increasing ever since. However, the COVID…
Preparing for a Corporate Integrity Agreement
Key Points: At any given time, the OIG actively monitors over 300 Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), with more added monthly.…
The Office for Civil Rights Issues its 2021 Annual Report to Congress
Key Takeaways from OCR’s Annual Report 2021 marked a 25 percent increase in HIPAA and HITECH violation complaints over 2020,…
A Road Map to DOJ Enforcement Actions
When the DOJ evaluates a fraud case, it will make it a priority to evaluate the role executive leadership played…
15 Tips for Selecting the Right Health Care Consultant
Choose the best qualified compliance consultant to ensure proper return on investment The OIG and DOJ stress compliance programs are…
Compliance Staff Shortages in Healthcare: 3 Ways to Overcome the Challenge
Key Points: There are many terms coined to address the why and how of labor shortages in all business sectors.…