“Compliance in healthcare isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements – it’s about protecting patients, maintaining trust, and ensuring operational efficiency. Too often, compliance is treated like a separate function and oftentimes a bit disconnected from department heads, operations and leadership.”
Continue readingDitch the “Department of No” & Embrace the Business of Compliance
“Being a healthcare compliance professional involves navigating a complex landscape where law, risk, operations, ethics and patient care intersect. These professionals play critical roles in preventing reputational and financial risks that could jeopardize their organization and its ability to serve patients effectively.”
Continue readingHealthcare Audit? Stay Ready. Don’t Get Ready.
“Audit readiness in quality is no different than anything else – follow a pre-defined process to the letter, tweak it as necessary and continue to evolve it until it works for your organization. It’s not hard. People just panic because the auditor can shut them down. But you wouldn’t panic if you had a process to follow to minimize the damage.”
Continue readingNew Regulation– Now What? Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Compliance Changes
“With regulations often spanning hundreds of pages, how can compliance teams efficiently manage the process without missing critical details?”
Continue readingWhy Healthcare Organizations Need an RL3M (RLM Maturity Model) to Stay Compliant
“Enter the Regulatory Lifecycle Management (RLM) Maturity Model: a brand new framework that helps healthcare organizations assess their readiness to handle regulatory changes. ”
Continue readingHow to Use TPE Plans for Compliance Auditing and Monitoring
“There’s another incredibly helpful resource that some might not be as familiar with: the list of services that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) include in their Target, Probe and Educate (TPE) plan.”
Continue readingExperts Weigh In: The Oversight Role of a Healthcare Board of Directors
“Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, hopefully the viewpoints offer insight that can influence your BOD’s understanding of their oversight responsibility for the compliance program.”
Continue readingI Got the Compliance Job! Now What?
“During that first interview of mine, the interviewer told me, “I need someone who can build relationships, is strategic and innovative, and can influence up, down, and across the organization.”
Continue readingTips for Handling Tough Feedback
“Handling tough feedback is never easy, and quickly challenges your ability to remain professional. With the right mindset and approach though, it can be a powerful asset for your growth and development.”
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