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Due to their violations of patient rights, covered entities and business associates are now facing increasing enforcement actions. In a breach, both parties bear financial and reputational risk. Shawn DeGroot recommends proactive compliance officers prioritize their agreements based on risk, establish communication channels, and collaborate on risk analysis to protect their organization.
Healthcare risk assessments are essential for patient safety and compliance. By understanding the why, what, who, and when of risk assessments, healthcare organizations ensure high-quality care in a safe environment. In this article, Sharon Parsley discusses risk assessment from a “why, what who, and when” perspective. She also looks at ways that you, as an effective compliance officer, can lead this process with your colleagues.
In the complex and demanding field of healthcare, maintaining a healthy compliance culture is crucial to ensure quality care and mitigate risks. However, an often overlooked aspect of building such a culture is the impact of second-hand stress on healthcare professionals. This article delves into ways to properly manage second-hand stress and maintain a healthy compliance culture.
The recent surge in healthcare fraud has prompted heightened enforcement of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Government agencies are cracking down on illegal financial arrangements that jeopardize patient care. This article explores the significance of AKS enforcement, the impact on healthcare providers, and strategies for compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Compliance must build relationships with these healthcare functions – Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources and Quality. Here are suggestions on how to effectively build relationships and collaborate with them to help achieve their goals.
Use Education and Influencer Skills to Create Value The stigma and complexities in behavioral health present compliance challenges that other healthcare organizations may not face.
Stigma and complexities of behavioral health create the need to minimize compliance risk through predictable processes, metrics, and the OIG’s 7 elements.
The tips below explore how you can convince leaders that a strong compliance culture adds value to the organization. These best practices can help you establish a healthy compliance culture with effective training and measurement and, in turn, enable your organization to better manage and control risk.
Healthcare organizations should benchmark the DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance (March 2023) to assess their compliance program.