OIG Reports OCR Weaknesses in HIPAA Privacy Oversight
The 2024 Compliance Benchmark Survey found that healthcare providers were many times more likely to have encounters with the Office…
Compliance Privacy and Code of Conduct: Reviewing and Updating
What is the Code of Conduct in Healthcare? As a foundational document for an effective compliance program, the Code of…
Benchmarking Compliance Programs
Key Points: The OIG and other regulatory authorities frequently cite Compliance benchmarking as important in evidencing compliance program effectiveness. The…
Compliance Programs for Small Healthcare Entities
Key Points: All healthcare organizations, large and small, are expected to have a compliance program that meets the seven standard…
Physician Arrangements Fair Market Value (FMV)
The ongoing and increasing enforcement actions related to arrangements with referral sources require Compliance Officers to pay close attention to…
A Guide to Choosing the Right Compliance Consultant
Selecting the right consultant with the needed expertise and cultural alignment. When seeking a consultant’s help to address compliance challenges…
Behavioral Health Enforcement
Key Points: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a great spike in behavioral health services and a corresponding rise…
Understanding the Compliance Risk Assessment Framework (RAF)
Every healthcare organization understands the importance of risk management, but most do not have a solid foundation for their programs.…
OCR Reports Increase in Large Settlements of Ransomware Breaches
Tips and steps to mitigate risks The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has reported a growing number of large ransomware…
OIG On Financial Arrangements
The majority of healthcare fraud enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) have…
Cost Effective Temporary Compliance Officer Staffing
Key Points: A Compliance Officer’s departure may leave an organization without management of its compliance program, and no health care…
Monitoring and Auditing Methods for Effective Compliance: Best Practices for Leaders
A continuing major challenge for Compliance Officers is how to address ongoing auditing and monitoring of high-risk areas. The OIG…