OIG’S Fourth Quarter 2014 Enforcement Actions Against Organizations That Hire Excluded Individuals
During the final quarter of 2014 the OIG posted on their website eight settlement cases involving organization that knew or…
OCR enforcement: Lessons Learned and Preparing for What’s Ahead
On May 20, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued two annual…
Effective Compliance Training for Small Physician Practices
To date, most smaller physician practices have not taken the time or effort to develop a compliance program, long advocated by…
Conducting Internal Investigations In Healthcare Compliance Using Ten Guiding Rules
Conducting an internal investigation may be a necessary approach to resolve concerns or allegations reported through the company’s compliance hotline.…
Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion From Participation in Federal Health Care Programs
The scope and use of the federal program exclusion authority continues to evolve. The DHHS OIG issued on May 8,…
Tips for a New Managed Care Compliance Officer
One of the great hurdles for someone moving into a new position is meeting the expectations of those who hired…
Your Records Management Compliance Audit Checklist: Developing A Solid Compliance Records Management Program
What type of compliance records management system is utilized by your organization? According to the U.S. Department of Health and…
OIG, EHR, and Audit Logs: Thinking Ahead
Electronic health records systems (EHRs) replace traditional paper medical records with computerized record-keeping to document and store patient health information…
Compliance Program Structure: Developing Policies And Procedure
Development, implementation and dissemination of written healthcare compliance policies and procedures are key compliance program elements. Such documents include policies…
Leveraging Healthcare Compliance Tools To Supplement Your Compliance Program
Responsibilities handled by Compliance Officers have grown in demands and complexity. More recently, many Compliance Officers have been given the…
OIG Increases The Number Of Exclusions By 25 Percent In Fiscal Year 2014
On October 31, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General released their fiscal year (FY) 2015…
OIG’s Third Quarter 2014 Enforcement Actions Against Organizations That Hire Excluded Individuals
While many take off and enjoy the beautiful weather of the summer, the Department of Health and Human Services Office…