Executive and Board Reports Raise or Diminish Compliance Officer Status
Key Points: Most executives spend a majority of their time in meetings, as presenters or participants; therefore, Compliance Officer briefings…
12 Unwanted Traits In Compliance Officers
Being the Compliance Officer is a difficult job. It requires developing skills and adopting positive working habits and traits in…
Compliance Officer Stress Management
There has been a long-term trend in increased stress levels for Compliance Officers, including adding new responsibilities (e.g., HIPAA Privacy…
OIG’s 2022 Fall Semi-Annual Report Finds $4 Billion In Potential Savings
The OIG’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), covering April 1 through September 30 of this year, projects nearly $4 billion in…
30 Years of the U.S. Sentencing Commission Compliance Program Guidelines
Key Points: The United States Sentencing Commission (“Commission”) issued a report summarizing their thirty years since promulgating the Organizational Sentencing Guidelines (“Guidelines”)…
Engaging Temporary Compliance Officers: Costly or Cost-Effective?
Key Points: The Pandemic caused serious disruption in the labor market that extended to Compliance Offices, where there have been…
Time to Prepare the 2023 Annual Compliance Workplan
Key Points: As 2022 draws to a close, it is time to begin developing the annual Compliance Program Workplan that…
Exit Interviews as Another Compliance Tool
Conversations with a purpose to identify potential compliance and workplace issues An Exit Interview protocol can be another compliance communication…
Options For Engaging Short-Term Compliance Staff
Key Points: Meeting the challenge of a sudden loss of staff or new needs Engaging a compliance consultant temporarily may…
Culture of Compliance Begins with the Tone at the Top
Key Points: Tone at the top is critical to building a culture of compliance and maintaining reputation, which if damaged,…
Differences Between Interim and Designated Compliance Officers
Prioritizing the integrity of a compliance program is essential for any healthcare organization, and selecting the right compliance officer is…
Keep Aware of DOJ “Red Flags” for Ineffective Compliance Programs
Register for a complimentary CEU credited webinar “Building Blocks for Effective Compliance Programs (sai360.com),” November 10, 2022, at 2 PM…