Board Oversight is Critical for an Effective Compliance Program
Gaining interest and support from the Board of Directors (Board) is essential for any compliance program. Boards need to be…
Tips on How to Properly Structure Compliance Policy Documents
Every Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance document stresses the importance of the…
Effective Compliance for an Independent Charity Patient Assistance Program
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) provide financial assistance to eligible individuals who incur high drug bills. PAP organizations face heightened governmental…
Survey Employees for a Fresh Look at Your Compliance Program
Steve Forman, CPA, has built, managed and assessed over 50 compliance programs. In his experience, a good way to gain…
The Deadline Is Fast Approaching for Meeting the Legal Mandate for an Effective Nursing Home Compliance Program
Nursing Home Facilities Need to Take Action If They Haven’t Already The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted…
Tips for a Successful Exit Interview Program
Exit interviews can be a useful tool for organizations that are determining how to measure the effectiveness of their compliance…
Challenges with Code of Conduct Development and Revision
A Code of Conduct (Code) is a foundational part of any effective compliance program. Compliance guidance from the Department of…
Ban the Box: A Brief Overview of Criminal Background Checks
Compliance offices do not function alone; they must work closely and frequently with other departments to be effective. Look no further than policies and procedures such as…
Compliance Program Oversight and Designating a Compliance Officer
An Overview of an External Compliance Officer According to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s…
Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs Using The DOJ “Filip Factors”
DOJ Guidelines Used to Evaluate Corporate Compliance Programs The Department of Justice (DOJ) Fraud Section (Fraud Section) guidance entitled “Evaluation…
Emerging Government Enforcement Priorities For 2018
The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) convened its 2018 Compliance Institute (Compliance Institute) in April. Nineteen representatives from various federal…
Defining Effective Compliance Programs
Evidencing an Effective Compliance Program in Healthcare The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) compliance guidance calls for all compliance programs…