“As previous OIG compliance guidance(s) are retired to ‘archival’ status, we all should recognize that the original guidance may have been the most important document ever...

Wikipedia describes listening as “giving attention to sound or action.” This overly simplistic definition fails to address the inherent challenges that keep many people from being...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a warning regarding online tracking...

I’ve had the privilege of leading and being part of compliance teams at non-profit providers, for profit payors, start-ups, and regulators. Regardless of the business model,...

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others and help shape our organization’s compliance culture. Unfortunately, with a...

Jenny O’Brien and Roy Snell join Shawn DeGroot in helping YouCompli simplify regulatory change management for healthcare organizations

When physicians or other clinicians submit claims for professional medical services, they select a medical code to represent the services. Procedures like a skin biopsy or an...

With children back in school, well-visit checkups and sports physical appointments are opportunities for providers to evaluate and discuss mental health. School-aged kids – ages 5...

In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. Ethical integrity and adhering to regulatory requirements are critical to...