DOJ, OIG, and Sentencing Commission Stress Importance of Evidencing a “Culture of Compliance”
How to find an inexpensive solution to measure and benchmark compliance culture The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines for Organizations note the importance of…
DOJ Takes First Enforcement Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
Temporary Restraining Order issued against website offering fraudulent vaccine The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken its first enforcement action in federal…
Warning Issued on Scams and Spoofing of Government Agency Calls
Key Points The FBI’s number has been spoofed along with other government agencies Scammers impersonate government agencies as part of…
Coronavirus Warning for Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officers
Cyber-criminals are engaging in Coronavirus scams, including impersonating research or government authorities, and offering attachments of medical records or reports.…
Effective Witness Interviewing
Five Tips The biggest challenge with conducting successful compliance investigations is knowing how to conduct successful witness interviews. The following…
2019 FBI Internet Crime Report
Key Points In 2019, there were over $3.5 billion reported in victim losses. In the last 5 years, IC3 received…
Nursing Facilities Heading Toward Enforcement “Perfect Storm”
Tom Herrmann, JD, is a recognized expert on nursing home compliance. When asked about the state of legal and regulatory…
Advice for Departing Compliance Officers
Don’t leave a legacy of problems because of your departure Compliance professionals are moving from one organization to another, as…
2019 Compliance Office Staffing Levels
30% of organizations report having a compliance office staff of one part-time or full-time person The OIG compliance guidance notes…
Employee Exit Interview Procedure: A Compliance Tool
An effective exit interview procedure allows organizations to elicit valuable information and act upon it, if necessary, before the employee…
OIG Testimony on FDA Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks to Medical Devices
Reminder to Compliance Officers that medical devices can be a cybersecurity risk The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions
HIPAA Compliance Overview Listed below are frequently asked questions about HIPAA compliance requirements. Browse this resource for the basics of…