An Independent Compliance Officer
Key Points: The Compliance Officer is an individual charged with ensuring that their organization complies with applicable regulatory and legal requirements…
DOJ Voluntary Self Disclosure 2023 Update
Tips for Compliance Officers The DOJ has released its new Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD) Policy on how U.S Attorneys will determine…
Chief Compliance Officer Convicted in a $50 Million Medicare Fraud Case
Key Points: A federal jury convicted Steven King, the Chief Compliance Officer for a pharmacy holding company, for fraudulently billing…
OCR Returning to Stricter Enforcement with End of the Public Health Emergency
Key Points: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), that…
New Compliance Guidance for Home Dialysis Provided at SNFs and LTCs
Actions Compliance Officers should consider in response to these changes. CMS has updated its 2018 guidance for home dialysis services…
When Assuming a Compliance Officer Position a Due Diligence Review is Advisable
Tips to get started on the “right foot” As with any business deal, a standard procedure is to conduct a…
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…
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…