Common Pitfalls in the Sanction Screening Process and How to Avoid Them
Working with individuals or vendors featured on exclusion lists can lead to fines, frustration, and serious reputational harm. The Office…
Signs Your Employee Hotline Isn’t Working and What to Do About It
Compliance hotlines are an essential resource for healthcare organizations, enabling employees to report concerns without fear of repercussion. Research shows…
How to Build a Speak-Up Culture: Going Beyond the Compliance Hotline
Healthcare compliance leaders understand the importance of an anonymous ethics and compliance hotline. But given many employees’ well-established fears of…
Writing Compliance Policies and Procedures for Healthcare: An Expert Guide
Few things can improve healthcare compliance more than writing new policies and procedures, especially given the rapid evolution of Artificial…
Healthcare Sanctions Background Checks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every healthcare compliance leader understands the importance of background checks. However, many organizations overlook a key aspect of checks that…
Compliance Reporting: What It Is and How to Meet Regulatory Requirements
The Rising Stakes of Compliance Reporting In today’s complex regulatory landscape, businesses face growing pressure to operate with transparency, integrity,…
OIG Investigation: The Audit Process and Report Findings Explained
Few things generate more concern among healthcare compliance leaders than an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
A Healthcare Compliance Leader’s Guide to Patient Data Protection
Over 500 million Americans’ healthcare data have been breached since 2009, with the number rising steadily in recent years. Protecting…
HIPAA Compliance Training Requirements: Full Guide for Healthcare Providers
HIPAA training is foundational for healthcare compliance – yet 13% of healthcare organizations don’t offer employees specific HIPAA training.1 And…
How to Screen Healthcare Volunteers: A Background Check Guide
Most organizations assume that sanction screening requirements only apply to employees, vendors, and other professional staff. However, volunteer background checks within healthcare…