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…
Behavioral, Home Health, Hospice, and Physician Practice Compliance Programs
Key Points: Hardly a day goes by without another enforcement action by the DOJ or OIG against those involved in…
Meeting HIPAA Mandates and Standards in 2024
Key Points: HIPAA compliance is required for all covered entities and is vital to maintaining a healthcare organization or business…
Tips on Compliance Program Effectiveness Evaluations for 2024
Benefits and Scope of Work With the New Year, it may be time to consider an independent evaluation and assessment…
Methods For Delivering Effective Compliance Training
Compliance education and training programs are critical for compliance programs. Education and training programs must have the right content and…
15 Tips on Creating, Maintaining, and Evidencing Compliance Culture
Creating a “Culture of Compliance” within an organization presents many challenges. However, this can be one of the organization’s most…
26 Tips for Interviewing Witnesses in a Compliance Investigation
An interview involves questioning someone who may possess information relevant to the matter under investigation. Properly preparing for an interview maximizes the…
Using Compliance Liaisons to Extend Compliance Office Reach
Key Points: Many compliance officers are confronted with the problem of how to extend the reach of the compliance program…
OIG Guidance on Financial Arrangements
The vast majority of healthcare fraud enforcement actions by the DOJ and OIG are based on financial arrangements with referral…
General Overview of Compliance Culture
Key Points on Compliance Culture: When the Department of Justice (DOJ) emphasized a “culture of compliance” in their 2020 “Compliance…
12 Compliance Planning Tips
Compliance Officers must remain focused on ensuring their organization has internal controls and measures to adequately manage, mitigate, and avoid…