The Office for Civil Rights Issues its 2021 Annual Report to Congress
Key Takeaways from OCR’s Annual Report 2021 marked a 25 percent increase in HIPAA and HITECH violation complaints over 2020,…
A Road Map to DOJ Enforcement Actions
When the DOJ evaluates a fraud case, it will make it a priority to evaluate the role executive leadership played…
15 Tips for Selecting the Right Health Care Consultant
Choose the best qualified compliance consultant to ensure proper return on investment The OIG and DOJ stress compliance programs are…
Compliance Staff Shortages in Healthcare: 3 Ways to Overcome the Challenge
Key Points: There are many terms coined to address the why and how of labor shortages in all business sectors.…
Compliance Sales: The Ongoing Task of Selling Compliance to the Entire Organization
Selling compliance is a never-ending job. No compliance program can be effective without being marketed and sold at all levels…
Becoming a HIPAA Compliance Officer in 2024: 14 Steps to Take
Key Points: Under the best of circumstances and regardless of prior experience, it is a major challenge to assume the…
OIG Calls for Closer Scrutiny of Medicare Bad Debt Reimbursement
. The OIG’s audit of nearly $10 billion in Medicare provider bad debt reimbursement claims over a three-year period (FY…
Compliance Officer Executive Leadership Skills
Becoming the Compliance Officer is the result of successfully performing past services in lesser capacities. However, elevation to a position…
$3.5 Million Settlement by Scripps Health for Ransomware Attack Compromising Patient Information
Scripps Health settled a class action suit filed by 1.2 million individuals for negligence for failing to adequately secure and…
Executive and Board Reports Raise or Diminish Compliance Officer Status
Key Points: Most executives spend a majority of their time in meetings, as presenters or participants; therefore, Compliance Officer briefings…
12 Unwanted Traits In Compliance Officers
Being the Compliance Officer is a difficult job. It requires developing skills and adopting positive working habits and traits in…
Compliance Officer Stress Management
There has been a long-term trend in increased stress levels for Compliance Officers, including adding new responsibilities (e.g., HIPAA Privacy…