“Compliance in a Box” for Small Healthcare Organizations
Key Points: All healthcare organizations, large and small, are expected to have a compliance program that meets the seven standard…
Compliance Office and Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities
Key Points: As healthcare compliance standards have evolved over the years in response to the ever-changing regulatory and enforcement landscape,…
Update on EMTALA Enforcement
Key Points: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) remains one of the high-risk areas identified by the OIG…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – IV
Part IV: Additional Webinar Questions On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State of Healthcare…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – III
Part III: Compliance Program Evaluations On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State of Healthcare…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – II
Part II: Staffing Considerations On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State of Healthcare Compliance…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – I
Part I: Reporting Chains and Organizational Structures On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State…
Examining Independent Compliance Program Assessments in Response to the Updated OIG and DOJ Guidance Documents
Compliance Effectiveness Evaluations, Gap Analysis, and Knowledge/Culture Surveys Both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector…
Enforcement Update on Medicaid Fraud Control Units
Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and cases involving patient abuse or neglect. They play…
Health Care Sector is the Top Target of Cybercriminals
10 Cybersecurity Tips Authorities report increasing ransomware attacks aimed at the healthcare sector, and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)…
The European Union’s AI Act: What is It and What You Should Know
On March 6, 2024, the European Union solidified its position as a global leader in AI legislation by giving final…
Modifications to Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Substance Abuse…