Be Prepared for Unexpected Increases in Workloads
For Compliance Officers, being prepared to address unexpected increases in workload can be a real challenge. One effective way to…
Webinar: Addressing Compliance Challenges With Solutions, Not Excuses
Watch the Webinar, “Addressing Compliance Challenges With Solutions, Not Excuses” Strategic Management Services recently presented “Addressing Compliance Challenges With Solutions,…
Time To Plan A Third-Party Compliance Program Evaluation For 2026
Compliance Program Effectiveness Evaluations are emphasized in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General’s (OIG)…
Healthcare Data Privacy and Security: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in 2026
As healthcare organizations embrace digital innovation, the risks to healthcare data privacy have grown significantly. In 2024, the average cost…
Compliance Outputs Versus Outcomes
Key Points: Surveys by Strategic Management and SAI360 found that many compliance officers remain unclear as to the difference between…
Effective Compliance Education and Training Programs
An effective compliance training program must be well-structured and thoughtfully designed to help employees, leadership, and other stakeholders understand and…
Claims Processing Quality Assurance Programs
Key Points: Enforcement actions related to healthcare claims, especially those involving hospitals, are not only common but on the rise.…
Small Entity Compliance Programs
Most enforcement efforts involve small entities that lack compliance programs Both the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Department…
Corporate Compliance Root Cause Analysis
Guidance on conducting Root Cause Analysis The Department of Justice (DOJ), in its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program Effectiveness”, emphasizes…
Increasing Compliance Officer Retirements Creating Recruitment Problems
Key Points: Increasing retirement and an already limited pool of trained healthcare compliance professionals has caused a noticeable shortage of…
Risk Assessment for Skilled Nursing Facilities: Understanding Compliance Requirements
Nursing facilities are the backbone of American healthcare, with 15,000 facilities caring for 1.2 million residents. 1But from ongoing staffing…
Why Hiring a Temporary Compliance Officer can be the Right Decision
Hiring a temporary compliance officer can be a strategic, flexible, cost-efficient way to maintain compliance during times of change, transition,…