Key Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2016 OIG Work Plan
Introduction On November 2, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its…
OIG Releases FY 2016 Work Plan And Highlights Exclusion Enforcement
On November 2, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General released their fiscal year (FY)…
Use A Benchmarking Survey To Assess Your Healthcare Compliance Program
Compliance is about always doing the right thing. But how do you know whether your healthcare compliance program is helping…
Address the Unethical Use of Prescription Drugs Among Nurses With Effective Compliance Solutions
It goes without saying that hiring drug impaired nurses or nurses who engage in drug diversion is a huge liability…
Use a Survey to Improve Your Healthcare Compliance Policies and Procedures
Healthcare compliance policies and procedures are key elements of an effective compliance program. However, development and maintenance of these policies…
The Former HHS Inspector General Offers Tips To Improve Your Physician Sanction Screening Process
Conducting sanction and exclusion checks on staff physicians is not optional. Failing to conduct sanction and exclusion checks can result…
Compliance Program Evaluation Methods: What Are Your Options?
The healthcare compliance program is the backbone of an organization’s business operations and workforce. With increased enforcement and sanctions on…
Tips For Effectively Managing Compliance Documents
A key responsibility for compliance officers is maintaining records related to the healthcare compliance program. The U.S. Department of Health…
Healthcare Organizations Pay Over $1 Million To Settle Allegations For Employing Excluded Individuals In Second Quarter 2015
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) continues to crack down on…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Compliance Effectiveness Survey
A compliance effectiveness survey can provide powerful metrics to measure the performance of your compliance program. The most important determinate…
Ensuring Board Compliance Support: The Alpha and Omega
The Alpha Gaining the support from the Board of Directors (“Board”) for the healthcare compliance program (CP) begins with establishing…
New Report Finds Excluded Providers Still Participating In Medicaid Programs
On August 5, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a surprising…