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…
EMTALA High-Risk Area
Compliance Officer Tips The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains a compliance high-risk area. It has been cited…
Effective Compliance Records Management Program
All effective healthcare compliance programs should implement some type of compliance records management system. The primary purpose of a compliance…
$145 Million Settlement With Practice Fusion In Kickback Scheme Aimed At Boosting Opioid Prescriptions
Key Points Practice Fusion allegedly took $1 million in kickbacks from a major pharmaceutical company in exchange for its software…
GAO Calls for More Oversight of 340B Medicaid Discounts
Key points 340B compliance risk still ranks high Weak HHS oversight may be resulting in duplicate discounts Continuing conflict between…
Understanding HIPAA Regulations and Compliance: Privacy, Security, and IT Standards
HIPAA and HITECH compliance are the foundation of any modern healthcare organization. But from outdated legacy IT infrastructure to emerging…
FAQs About OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements and Independent Review Organizations
Listed below are several frequently asked questions about the roles of Independent Review Organizations (IROs) and OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements…
Corporate Integrity Agreement Compliance Services
If you’re in the process of negotiating a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA), you need Compliance Experts who can provide actionable…
Physician Arrangements Reviews Explained
Strategic Management works with health care providers and attorneys nationwide in reviewing and analyzing relationships with physicians. In the ever…
Compliance Training Best Practices & Methods
There is an increased focus on metrics that evidence effectiveness of compliance programs, including the education and training components. Effectiveness…
Tips on Developing and Revising the Code of Conduct
Key elements of any effective compliance program include written guidance for employees that clearly states the organization’s expectation for workplace…