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OCR Now Investigating Breaches of Fewer Than 500 Patients
14 Tips to Reduce Breaches OCR announced that it has begun devoting more resources to investigating smaller breaches affecting fewer…
Sanction Screening Obligations Prove to be a Growing Challenge: Best Practices Tips in Meeting the Challenge
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) makes it clear that providers and plans that…
2016: Time for an Independent Compliance Program Evaluation? Alternative Methods and Best Practice Tips for Each Type of Evaluation
The DHHS OIG and other regulatory bodies have stressed the importance of evidencing Compliance Program (“CP”) effectiveness. The Compliance Officer,…
2016 Compliance Office Work Plans
Tips and Ideas for Developing a Compliance Work Plan Now that we are in 2016, it is time to develop…
Why Surveys Should Guide Your Healthcare Compliance Solutions
Healthcare compliance surveys provide revealing data on how an organization’s compliance program is operating. Through an analysis of the result…
Annual Compliance Program Effectiveness Evaluation
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other regulatory bodies have stressed that…
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…
Data Breaches Continue To Increase
After a decade of HIPAA Privacy and Security efforts, data breaches continue to increase. The year 2015 represents a banner…
Alternative Options for Staffing a Compliance Program
Compliance Officers must manage staffing needs against a growing list of duties and responsibilities. Finding and hiring highly qualified staff…
When is Having a Part-Time Compliance Officer a Viable Option?
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) emphasizes that one size does not fit…
Carrie Kusserow Joins Strategic Management as Senior Vice President
Strategic Management is pleased to announce that Carrie Kusserow has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. She is a…
Frequently Asked Questions On Compliance Program Operations
Sanction Screening Must we notify employees/vendors they will be screened for exclusions? Yes. Employees, vendors, medical staff, etc. must be…