Becoming a HIPAA Compliance Officer in 2024: 14 Steps to Take
Key Points: Under the best of circumstances and regardless of prior experience, it is a major challenge to assume the…
OIG Calls for Closer Scrutiny of Medicare Bad Debt Reimbursement
. The OIG’s audit of nearly $10 billion in Medicare provider bad debt reimbursement claims over a three-year period (FY…
Compliance Officer Executive Leadership Skills
Becoming the Compliance Officer is the result of successfully performing past services in lesser capacities. However, elevation to a position…
Executive and Board Reports Raise or Diminish Compliance Officer Status
Key Points: Most executives spend a majority of their time in meetings, as presenters or participants; therefore, Compliance Officer briefings…
12 Unwanted Traits In Compliance Officers
Being the Compliance Officer is a difficult job. It requires developing skills and adopting positive working habits and traits in…
Compliance Officer Stress Management
There has been a long-term trend in increased stress levels for Compliance Officers, including adding new responsibilities (e.g., HIPAA Privacy…
Engaging Temporary Compliance Officers: Costly or Cost-Effective?
Key Points: The Pandemic caused serious disruption in the labor market that extended to Compliance Offices, where there have been…
Differences Between Interim and Designated Compliance Officers
Prioritizing the integrity of a compliance program is essential for any healthcare organization, and selecting the right compliance officer is…
Fourth Quarter Compliance Officer Initiatives
Register for complimentary CEU credited webinar “Building Blocks for Effective Compliance Programs (sai360.com)” November 10, 2022, at 2 PM Eastern…
New DOJ Policy For Compliance Officer Certification Now In Effect
Remember to register for the complimentary SAI Global Webinar on “Evidencing Compliance Program Effectiveness (sai360.com),” which will be held on…
Scarcity Of Compliance Officers May Be A COVID Side Effect
Key Points: Experienced compliance officers may be hard to find at present. Few organizations can afford risking lengthy compliance officer…
Can a CEO Also Serve as a Compliance Officer?
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) occasionally consider taking on the additional role of the compliance officer for their organization. While the…