As the sole compliance professional in my hospital, my role preceded me. When clinicians saw me rounding a corner, they seemed to avert their eyes and look at the floor. Department heads? The same. I understood why. I brought extra work: go to websites, read regulations and print things off; re-invent policies; re-evaluate codes, and […]
Continue reading74 Federal Healthcare Regulatory Changes in January 2019 Alone
Yes, 74! Are you surprised? In recent months, we’ve noticed two themes that challenge everyone managing regulatory changes: First, regulatory changes are flooding into your organization in lots of different ways, to lots of different people; daily subscriptions, hospital associations, clinical associations, law firms, etc. This can be very chaotic. A compliance officer recently joked that she […]
Continue readingAre You Undervaluing Your Knowledge?
Your ability to perform a task has value. Historically that ability is valued based on several factors. One of the most significant factors is the amount of time it takes to complete the task. This has created a paradigm where often we gauge our worth based on time. How much time it takes to complete […]
Continue reading3 Ways To Minimize The “Compliance Effect”
As compliance professionals, you have all experienced the “compliance effect”. This is when you enter a meeting, elevator, or other business setting and things get a little quiet. The tension goes up…just a little bit. Sales people often deal with similar situations, so using sales strategies can help solve the problem. So how can compliance […]
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