The role of the compliance officer is often stressful. In 2022, the Corporate Compliance Institute published a survey of 240 compliance officers. According to the findings, 59% felt burned out, 51% have “a lot of” or “extreme...more
Lack of transportation can be a significant barrier to accessing healthcare services. According to a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report, one in five patients report forgoing needed healthcare services due to lack of...more
Undoubtedly one of the most important responsibilities of the compliance officer is compliance training. Your best defense to a compliance problem is well-trained staff who not only know the organization’s policies but also...more
One thing that can make or break the success of your compliance program is your organization’s culture. Having a “compliance culture” means that compliance is a central, unalterable, and pervasive part of the organization,...more
We often work with valuation experts to ensure compensation payments between healthcare organizations and physicians are fair market value and commercially reasonable for purposes of compliance with the Stark Law and the...more
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Compliance is a “team effort.” Everyone in the organization has an important role to play. It’s critical, however, that each member of the team understand their specific role and how it relates to compliance. Compliance...more
The most successful compliance programs are constantly evolving and always in motion. They are both action-oriented and flexible. How do you build a program that’s action-oriented and flexible? You implement a detailed work...more
Given the highly regulated nature of healthcare, it should come as no surprise that most healthcare providers have a designated compliance officer tasked with overseeing the implementation and management of the organization’s...more
The compliance officer is one of the most important positions within the organization, but also one of the most challenging. You’re expected to be a teacher, a coach, a project manager, a good listener, and a role model....more
Effective January 1, 2022, Iowa public entities, including public hospitals and schools, must ensure that any lodging provider they pay or reimburse with public funds for lodging, conferences, meetings, or banquet space has...more
On Monday, Feb. 10, the Obama Administration issued final rules implementing the employer mandate and providing welcome relief for many employers. The rules will delay compliance for employers with between 50 and 99...more