HIPAA Mobile Device Security
Using mobile devices such as smart-phones and tablets to communicate with patients has become common. This growing dependency on mobile…
CMS Proposes to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Providers
Proposal expected to save U.S. healthcare facilities $1.12 billion per year The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently…
Whistleblower Law Planned For Europe
Earlier this year, the European Commission (EU) moved to build upon a variety of EU-wide whistleblower protection laws spanning areas…
Half Way Into 2018 And Data Breaches Have Already Exceeded Last Year’s Totals
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal reported that more breaches occurred in the first six months of 2018…
OIG Seeks Comments to Update the Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalty Law
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently closed its public comment period on August 24, 2018, for a…
New OCR Guidelines on Software Vulnerabilities and Patching
Computer processors sold in the past 10 years are vulnerable to malware. The Department of Health and Human Services Office…
Tips for a Successful Exit Interview Program
Exit interviews can be a useful tool for organizations that are determining how to measure the effectiveness of their compliance…
Tips for Ongoing Monitoring and Auditing of Compliance Risk Areas
Defining Roles for Managing Compliance Risk Areas The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has repeatedly…
Written Policies and Procedures: The Foundation of Compliance
Overview Policies, procedures, and other compliance-related documents are the necessary foundation for a successful Compliance Program. These documents supply the…
Challenges with Code of Conduct Development and Revision
A Code of Conduct (Code) is a foundational part of any effective compliance program. Compliance guidance from the Department of…
The HHS Appeals Backlog Saga Continues
Back in 2016, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (District Court) ordered the Department of Health and…
OIG Reports on Telehealth Services
The use of telehealth services continues to grow throughout the country. Nearly all state Medicaid programs allow beneficiaries to receive…