“With Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House in January, the healthcare industry should expect to see changes in the enforcement of the Rule.”
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The Cost of Non-Compliance
“The cost of non-compliance in healthcare extends far beyond fines and penalties. It encompasses legal fees, reputational damage, operational disruptions, and more. Investing in compliance is not just a legal obligation—it is a critical component of a healthcare organization’s operational excellence and commitment to patient care.”
Continue readingHow the OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) Addresses the Seven Elements
“Compliance officers can make the most of the new GCPG to meet the requirements of the OIG’s seven elements in a relevant and meaningful way.”
Continue readingKey Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)
“Throughout the GCPG, helpful revisions and clarity are provided to a few areas that have proven problematic over the years.”
Continue readingKey Takeaways from OIG’s Newly Released General Compliance Program Guidance
“Successful compliance programs are adapted to fit the organization and maximize compliance for individual organizations with unique risk profiles.”
Continue readingKey Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)
“Throughout the GCPG, helpful revisions and clarity are provided to a few areas that have proven problematic over the years.”
Continue readingMitigating Risks from Online Tracking Technologies
“To protect patients’ privacy and adhere to federal law, compliance professionals must understand what online patient data is being tracked and used by their organization’s website, social media pages, and payment portals.”
Continue readingHow to Make a Compliance Culture Contagious
“In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. There has to be a commitment throughout all levels of an organization to do the right thing and do things right. The organization needs to have a compliance culture that is contagious.”
Continue readingHow to Sell Compliance without “Selling” Compliance
If we want to improve our organizations’ compliance culture, then we need to interact with our healthcare leaders in a way that sells compliance without “selling” compliance.
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