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,…
Why Independence Matters in Compliance Program Assessments
Key Points: Healthcare organizations invest a considerable amount of time and resources in building effective compliance programs. Periodic compliance program…
7 Signs Your Healthcare Compliance Program Needs an Independent Review
Most healthcare organizations believe they have an effective Compliance Program until an audit, investigation, or whistleblower complaint reveals otherwise. An…
PART 3 – HIPAA Benchmark Survey Insights: Risk Management, Auditing, and Ongoing Compliance
This blog is the third and final installment of our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Benchmark Survey series,…
PART 1 – HIPAA Benchmark Survey Insights: Training, Policies, and Managing Workforce Risk
Earlier this year, Strategic Management Services (Strategic Management) hosted a webinar highlighting the results of our 5th Annual HIPAA Benchmark…
Full-Time Employee Compliance Officer Versus Part-Time Expert Consultant
Key Points: This blog compares the use of expert consultants serving as full- or part-time Compliance Officers with hiring a…
Effective Compliance Program Evaluations Are Not Report Cards
Key Points: The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) have made it clear that effective compliance…
Webinar: 17th Annual Compliance Benchmark Survey Results
On April 9, 2026 as we discussed the results of the 17th Annual Compliance Benchmark Survey. For the seventeenth year…
Compliance Outsourcing: When, What & How to Outsource
One of the most significant business trends over the last decade has been to outsource functions that are not core…
Time to Schedule the 2026 Compliance Program Evaluation
Many healthcare compliance leaders are unsure how often they should assess their Compliance Program. The answer is simple: at least…
Keeping Current in 2026 With a Changing Regulatory Environment
Healthcare could face a wave of regulatory change throughout 2026. Leaders who don’t proactively monitor evolving requirements risk slow or…
Why Professional Employee Compliance Surveys Outperform Internal Surveys
The least costly way to gain independent evidence of compliance program effectiveness Employee compliance surveys are essential for understanding how…