In the complex world of healthcare, compliance with federal, state and international regulations is not just a moral and ethical responsibility—it’s a financial one.  The cost of...

The updated General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an extremely helpful reference with an easy-to-understand user’s guide. As...

Last month, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a new, user-friendly, 91-page General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). It is meant to be a helpful reference for...

It’s finally here. The long-awaited, new OIG General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) has been released, all 91 pages of it. If you have not viewed it yet, click here: ...

“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...

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...

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...

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others. We conduct investigations, advise leadership, educate staff, and more, and it...

Emphasize Education for Healthcare Cybersecurity Compliance  Privacy can make or break an organization. For healthcare systems in particular, it’s essential to lock down data.  

Proactive relationships protect patient rights Healthcare organizations often contract with third parties to handle work they are unable to perform themselves. That work often...