Basic Questions to Address for Exclusion & Sanction Checks
Overview It is imperative for health care organizations to screen all employed and engaged individuals and entities for sanctions and…
The Deadline Is Fast Approaching for Meeting the Legal Mandate for an Effective Nursing Home Compliance Program
Nursing Home Facilities Need to Take Action If They Haven’t Already The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted…
The Benefits of Sanctions Screening Tools
Overview The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) requires that health care providers conduct…
Developing Effective Compliance Policies
Overview Development and implementation of compliance policy documents is essential to maintaining an effective compliance program. However, many health care…
Effective Sanctions Screening to Minimize Compliance Risks
Overview The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommends that all organizations in the health…
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)…
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…