Ban the Box: A Brief Overview of Criminal Background Checks
Compliance offices do not function alone; they must work closely and frequently with other departments to be effective. Look no further than policies and procedures such as…
Compliance Program Oversight and Designating a Compliance Officer
An Overview of an External Compliance Officer According to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s…
Effective Training Leads to Effective Compliance Programs
Overview The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) calls for in their Compliance Program Guidance…
How to Comply with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Policies and Procedures
Health care organizations are required to comply with a long list of federal and state laws that are meant to…
Should Healthcare Sanctions Screening and Background Checks Include the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List?
Overview of Healthcare Sanction Background Checks The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)…
Implementing an Effective HIPAA Compliance Plan
The average healthcare organization spends $80-120k on HIPAA compliance every year, from running regular risk assessments to remediating vulnerabilities. But…
Promoting a Culture of Open Communication Through Anonymous Hotlines
Open Communication as a Two-Way Channel A culture of open communication in an organization creates a two-way channel when it…
Outsourcing: The Compliance Solution You Never Knew You Needed
Compliance departments are often overloaded with responsibilities and obligations, making it difficult to quickly and efficiently address compliance risks and…
New NBA Hotline. A Good Start With A Few Questions
This is a guest article written by David Dodge, CEO of Sports Officiating Consulting, LLC. NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, announced…
How Outsourcing the Sanctions Screening Process Can Increase Efficiency
Challenges of Conducting Effective Sanction Screening While they may be rare, instances of fraud, waste, abuse and other illegal or…
IRO Claims Reviews Revisited
Healthcare entities that enter into corporate integrity agreements (CIAs) or integrity agreements (IAs) with the U.S. Department of Health and…
IRO Claims Reviews Revisited
Healthcare entities that enter into corporate integrity agreements (CIAs) or integrity agreements (IAs) with the U.S. Department of Health and…