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Tuomey: Case Study on Warning Signals and Tips on What Not to Do
After ten years of investigation, losing at two jury trials, and making multiple appeals, the Tuomey Healthcare case reached final…
Frequently Asked Questions On Compliance Program Operations
Sanction Screening Must we notify employees/vendors they will be screened for exclusions? Yes. Employees, vendors, medical staff, etc. must be…
Common Features Among Corporate Integrity Agreements
The rise in enforcement actions focused on health care fraud by the Department of Justice (DOJ) has led to an…
Evidence Your Compliance Program Is Effective With Reliable Benchmarks
It is becoming a common practice for executive leadership and Board of Directors (Board) to request evidence of compliance program…
Gaining Board Empowerment for the Compliance Program (Part II – Survey of Employees)
A successful compliance program (CP) requires support, which begins at the Board level. Â As discussed in Part I of this…
Gaining Board Empowerment for the Compliance Program (Part I – Charters)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) notes in their compliance program guidance that…
Leveraging Healthcare Compliance Tools To Supplement Your Compliance Program
Responsibilities handled by Compliance Officers have grown in demands and complexity. More recently, many Compliance Officers have been given the…
Evidencing Effectiveness In Compliance Training
The compliance officer’s primary responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and participating in a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on…
Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence in Health Care
Hardly a day passes when the press doesn’t report on a new merger or acquisition in the health care sector. The trend…
Elements Of An Effective Compliance Program – Written Policies And Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides guidance to various healthcare providers…
What Kind of Compliance Training Program is the Most Effective?
What Kind of Compliance Training Program is the Most Effective? Development and implementation of regular, effective education and training programs…
Compliance Officer Role Central to an Effective Program
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance states that the Compliance Officer should serve as…