Gaining Board Empowerment for the Compliance Program (Part II – Survey of Employees)
A successful compliance program (CP) requires support, which begins at the Board level. As discussed in Part I of this…
Gaining Board Empowerment for the Compliance Program (Part I – Charters)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) notes in their compliance program guidance that…
26 Tips From Experts on Conducting Witness Interviews
Conducting successful interviews in the course of an investigation is a matter of following best practices. Many interviews fail to…
Tips On Preparing For And Conducting Compliance Investigations
Abiding by the Code of Conduct Alleged violations of the Code of Conduct (Code), policies/procedures, laws and regulations must be…
Office of Inspector General Reports $5 Billion Return as Result of Their Efforts
Office of Inspector General Reports $5 Billion Return as Result of Their Efforts The HHS OIG is required to issue…
Tips and Pointers on Initiating Internal Investigations
Tips and Pointers on Initiating Internal Investigations An organization may call upon a variety of individuals to respond to a…
30 Tips and Ideas for 2015 Compliance Work Plans
30 Tips and Ideas for 2015 Compliance Work Plans 2015 begins, it is the right time to take stock of…
35 Compliance Questions That Board Committees Should Be Asking
The key to a successful compliance program (CP) lies in gaining board level interest and support by facilitating their understanding…
Power Mobility Devices (PMD) Fraud “On the Run”
Power Mobility Devices (PMD) Fraud “On the Run” Medicare covers scooters and power mobility devices (PMDs) when beneficiaries need them…
Update on Ambulance Service Compliance Issues
As we approach the end of 2014, we are reminded of continuing problems with certain ambulance services. Often times, ambulance…
DOJ Reports $2.3 Billion In Health Care Fraud Recoveries In 2014
DOJ Reports $2.3 Billion In Health Care Fraud Recoveries In 2014 The Civil Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
2014 Top Management & Performance Challenges: OIG Annual Report
2014 Top Management & Performance Challenges: OIG Annual Report The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its annual summary of…