10 Steps to Becoming a Healthcare Compliance Consultant
Over the last thirty years, I have been frequently asked the question; “How can I move from being a compliance…
Preparing Internal Staff to Take Over as Compliance Officers
Education, training, credentialling, gaining experience, and tutoring It has been nearly 30 years since the OIG Compliance Program Guidance helped…
Enterprise Risk Management: How Leading Healthcare Organizations Reduce Compliance RiskÂ
Healthcare organizations can no longer afford to take a reactive approach to risk management – and enterprise risk management (ERM)…
Chief Legal Officer vs. General Counsel: What’s the Difference?
Healthcare compliance is complicated enough without constant confusion about specific roles and responsibilities. But many organizations still struggle to make…
The Blurring Line Between The Anti-Kickback Statute And Stark Law
Struggling to understand the difference between the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark Laws? You are not alone. These terms are…
Webinar: The Modern Compliance Office: Tackling Present-Day Challenges and Refreshing Practices
Webinar Event: The Modern Compliance Office: Tackling Present-Day Challenges and Refreshing Practices. Join us on September 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST as we discuss present-day challenges and how to tackle those challenges.
21 Tips for Ongoing Monitoring of EMTALA Compliance
Enforcement of EMTALA violations continues. Steps that can mitigate this risk include reviewing the policies governing compliance. The following are…
M&A Compliance Officer Due Diligence Responsibility
Key Points: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence reviews provide vital information by assessing value and potential or actual compliance…
Compliance Officers Personal Liability for Compliance Violations
Key Points: Over the last few years, Compliance Officers have increasingly faced potential personal liability for corporate wrongdoing and regulatory…
26 Tips for Interviewing Witnesses in a Compliance Investigation
An interview involves questioning someone who may possess information relevant to the matter under investigation. Properly preparing for an interview maximizes the…
Federal Trade Commission Moves to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Key Points: Non-compete agreements, also called restrictive covenants, are a common requirement for employment in health care. They may appear…
12 Compliance Planning Tips
Compliance Officers must remain focused on ensuring their organization has internal controls and measures to adequately manage, mitigate, and avoid…