Expert Advice on Screening Against the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN”) List.
Compliance officers for healthcare organizations frequently ask whether they should be screening employees, and others with whom they do business,…
Tips for Due Diligence In Healthcare: Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become commonplace in the healthcare industry. Some M&As are monumental in scope, but most relate…
Practical Advice on the Importance of Using Interim Compliance and Privacy Officers.
Health care providers are generally aware of the need for Compliance and Privacy Officers to manage an effective compliance program…
Legal Counsel Versus The Compliance Officer
Many compliance officers find it difficult to establish a positive working relationship with legal counsel. There are certain areas where…
Tips for Achieving Effective Compliance Program Operation.
Health care organizations face ever increasing regulations necessitating a proactive approach in compliance program execution to effectively mitigate the risk…
Unlawful Harassment Remains a Major Compliance High Risk Area
A major high-risk area that may result in serious liability for organizations is workplace discrimination and harassment. Although this area…
Provider Cost Report Audits
A High Risk Area Not To Be Overlooked One high risk area often overlooked by compliance officers involves the cost…
Compliance Programs Are Not Cost Centers
Effective Programs Can Lower Costs, Increase Productivity & Improve Patient Care The DOJ, OIG, United States Sentencing Commission, and new…
Board Oversight of Compliance
The Need for Independent Evaluations of Program Effectiveness Effective compliance programs require top-down commitment beginning at the Board. The OIG…
Choosing Your Hotline Vendor
An Informational Guide for Hotline Vendor Selection and Tips on What to Expect from Your Vendor By definition, all effective…
Compliance Program Gap Analysis vs. Effectiveness Evaluation
Comparisons, Cost Benefits, and Considerations As compliance officers and organizations try to determine when and under what circumstances to have…
Contracting Out the Compliance Program
Designated Compliance Officers vs. Interim Compliance Officer Recent trends show more organizations utilizing outside experts to operate and/or manage their…