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Frequently Asked Questions: Corporate Integrity Agreements
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), an essential component of many healthcare compliance programs.
Tips For Addressing Hotline Vendor Issues
Most healthcare entities engage a vendor to handle confidential reporting of compliance issues. This is really the only rational way…
Where To Conduct Interviews During An Investigation
Key Points: Location and positioning are important for interviews Tips in selecting the location for conducting interviews Conducting investigative interviews…
Extend and Economize Through Co-Sourcing
Key Points: 2020 Survey: Most Compliance Officers co-source some services Co-sourcing is often less costly than doing tasks internally Eight…
Claims Processing Ongoing Monitoring and Auditing
Key Points: Claims processing is the third highest priority for Compliance Officers. The key to effectiveness is a Quality Assurance…
FBI Alerts Businesses and Teleworkers of Cyber Risks During COVID-19 Crisis
Key Points Cyber criminals are compromising cloud-based email services costing businesses more than $2 billion. COVID-19 targets scams target: teleworkers,…
HIPAA Breaches Now Occur on Average Once Per Day
Key Points: Health care data breaches are increasing both in number and penalties. Most health care organizations have HIPAA Privacy…
Tips On Negotiating A Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA)
At any given time, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) is monitoring over 300 active…
New Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)
On August 19, 2019, CMS reissued an article regarding the New Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization…
Corporate Integrity Agreement Support
If your organization is in the process of negotiating, implementing, or managing a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA), Strategic Management can provide expertise to help you comply with CIA obligations. We have extensive experience with CIA compliance with federal healthcare regulations and can help organizations across the healthcare industry meet important CIA deadlines and requirements.
Steve Forman
Steve Forman is a certified public accountant with decades of experience in health care compliance. Mr. Forman specializes in developing and implementing compliance programs, assessing an organization’s vulnerabilities and risks, implementing effective monitoring systems, testing internal compliance controls and working with senior management and Boards in developing strategic plans.
Thomas Herrmann
Thomas Herrmann advises health care clients on compliance and regulatory matters, with a focus on development and management of effective health care compliance programs. Mr. Herrmann is a recognized expert on issues related to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law and the False Claims Act.