Regulatory Due Diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions is Critical
High Return on Investment in M&A Due Diligence News reports regarding health care mergers or acquisitions are emerging almost daily.…
2019: Time for Evidencing Compliance Program Evaluation
The compliance officer, like any program manager, is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of their program. However, compliance officers should…
OCR Solicits Comments on HIPAA Rules to Improve Coordinated Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is soliciting comments on the modification of…
Addressing the Risk of Whistleblowers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that 93 percent of their successful civil false claims court actions relied upon qui…
Expert Advice Regarding Compliance Risk Assessments
Several national surveys indicate that most health care organizations perform periodic compliance risk assessments, which is a cornerstone for any…
Board Oversight is Critical for an Effective Compliance Program
Gaining interest and support from the Board of Directors (Board) is essential for any compliance program. Boards need to be…
Engaging and Onboarding Interim Compliance Officers
A growing number of health care provider organizations are turning to interim compliance officers to fill temporary vacancies, evaluate the…
Tips on How to Properly Structure Compliance Policy Documents
Every Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance document stresses the importance of the…
Auditing the Hotline Operations
Best Practice Tips One of the compliance office’s primary responsibilities is to ensure that the hotline conforms with compliance program…
Survey Employees for a Fresh Look at Your Compliance Program
Steve Forman, CPA, has built, managed and assessed over 50 compliance programs. In his experience, a good way to gain…
Meeting Nursing Home Compliance Program Legal Mandates
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included a mandate that skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes adopt and implement…
Strong Cyber Security Requires Broader HIPAA Security Rule Compliance
On October 15, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its largest…