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…
OIG Update on Opioid Use In Medicare Part D
The opioid crisis has been declared a public health emergency, with more than 42,000 opioid-related overdose deaths occurring in the…
New Initiatives to Curb Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
Medicaid spending is on the rise and various government agencies are looking to cut down on improper payments. The U.S.…
Recent ALJ Ruling on HIPAA Violation Results in Over $4 Million in Penalties
HHS Administrative Law Judge Rules Against The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for Over $4.3 Million in Penalties…
Update on the Federal Response to the Opioid Crisis
DOJ Opioid Health Care Fraud Enforcement Efforts The opioid crisis is catching everyone’s attention in the health care field these…
OIG Cites EMTALA Cases in Spring 2018 Semiannual Report To Congress
Monitoring and Auditing Tips for Compliance Officers The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)…