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GAO Yellow Book Standards and Independent Review Organizations
The heightened focus on health care fraud, waste, and abuse at both the Federal and State levels in recent years…
The Difference Between Governance and Day-to-Day Management
It is not unusual for a conflict to arise concerning the degree to which the Compliance Officer is accountable to…
Telemedicine Criminal Enforcement Action
Steps to take to comply with laws and regulations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to file an indictment…
Compliance Office and Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities
Key Points: As healthcare compliance standards have evolved over the years in response to the ever-changing regulatory and enforcement landscape,…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – III
Part III: Compliance Program Evaluations On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State of Healthcare…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – II
Part II: Staffing Considerations On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State of Healthcare Compliance…
Q & A Series on the Current State of Healthcare Compliance Programs – I
Part I: Reporting Chains and Organizational Structures On April 30, 2024, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 hosted the Current State…
Consultant Spotlight: Steve Forman, CPA, Managing Senior Consultant
Steve Forman has over thirty years of experience working in the healthcare compliance space. He has over twenty years working…
The Guide to Achieving an Effective HIPAA Privacy Program
Introduction With the rise of digital health records, the global healthcare cybersecurity market is estimated to reach $12 billion by…
Compliance Officers Personal Liability for Compliance Violations
Key Points: Over the last few years, Compliance Officers have increasingly faced potential personal liability for corporate wrongdoing and regulatory…
Benchmarking Compliance Programs
Key Points: The OIG and other regulatory authorities frequently cite Compliance benchmarking as important in evidencing compliance program effectiveness. The…