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Mitigating Conflicts of Interest that Drive Profit Over Health

A conflict of interest (COI) in healthcare occurs when a person or organization involved in medical decision-making, such as a doctor, researcher or healthcare administrator, has a secondary interest (financial, professional or personal) that could compromise or influence their objectivity and clinical judgment.

This secondary interest has the potential to affect decisions about diagnosis, treatment, or research in a way that’s not aligned with the best interests of the patient or public health.

Board of Directors Risk Management

Exclusion Screening Failure Causes Compliance Nightmare

In Q3, the exclusion screening software glitched. It missed a monthly sync. Then a second. By the third missed month, the compliance officer dismissed it as “a minor lag,” promising the HR department everything would be rerun soon.

Unfortunately, even a seemingly small glitch can have major consequences for healthcare compliance.”

Board of Directors OIG Regulatory Change Management Revenue Cycle Risk Management

What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals

“The U.S. opioid epidemic holds important lessons for compliance professionals. This public health crisis is characterized by the widespread misuse of opioid drugs, leading to addiction, overdose deaths and a profound social and economic toll.

This epidemic has evolved over the past few decades, and while there are many contributing factors, the role of pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the early stages, is widely seen as a critical element.”

OIG Revenue Cycle Tips

Mitigating Conflicts of Interest that Drive Profit Over Health

Exclusion Screening Failure Causes Compliance Nightmare

What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals

Managing Healthcare Compliance is like Juggling Chainsaws

The HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule: A Potential Plot Twist

For the Love of the Game: Fourth Quarter Compliance Strategies

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