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…
Considerations For Provider Nutraceutical Sales
In the world of healthcare, the sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplements has been and continues to be big business.…
Guidance for Compliance Officers Assuming Responsibility for HIPAA Privacy
Key Points: General Background. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) created an outline of an organization’s legal obligations…
Rapid Increases in Home Health Agency Fraud
Key Points: Home Healthcare Agencies (HHAs) continue to be among the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare, as well as among the…
M&A Compliance Officer Due Diligence Responsibility
Key Points: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence reviews provide vital information by assessing value and potential or actual compliance…
Incorporating Compliance Program Analytics
Healthcare Compliance Program reliance on data analytics has dramatically increased in recent years. Organizations have developed internal methods to gather…
Compliance Officers Personal Liability for Compliance Violations
Key Points: Over the last few years, Compliance Officers have increasingly faced potential personal liability for corporate wrongdoing and regulatory…
Hospice Fraud Enforcement
Key Points: Hospice is one of the most frequently targeted sectors of health care. Hospice organizations are under increasing legal…
Home Health Fraud “Red Flags”
Key Points: Home health care has long been recognized as vulnerable to fraud, waste, and abuse. Medicare reimburses more than…
Checklist for Evaluating Compliance Consultants
Check credentials, qualifications, experience, cost, references & responsiveness to RFP. The OIG and DOJ stress that compliance programs are always…
2024 Compliance Program Effectiveness Assessment Planning Tips
One of the major planning steps for Compliance Officers for the new year is to have an assessment of the…
2024 Compliance Program Independent Assessments
Key Points: One of the major planning steps for Compliance Officers for the new year is assessing the status of…