OIG Exclusion Monitoring and LEIE Checks: A Guide for Healthcare Organizations
Most healthcare organizations run a pre-hire OIG check and consider the requirement met. While that check verifies one moment in…
What Is the OIG Exclusion List? Requirements, Penalties, and How to Check It
Employing a person who appears on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion list carries a penalty of up to…
The 7 Most Common Healthcare Sanction & Exclusion Screening Lists
Every healthcare compliance team understands that sanction screening is important and exclusion lists must be regularly checked. But which lists…
What Is the Key to HIPAA Compliance? Four Elements of Success
In our experience, there are four practices that are key to HIPAA compliance: frequent risk assessments, ongoing workforce training, current…
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Compliance Hotline Vendors
The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines and the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) call for…
Compliance Reporting in Healthcare: Why It’s Crucial for Providers
Healthcare providers, administrators, and compliance officers are responsible for more than delivering care; they must also safeguard patient privacy, maintain…
Where to Report HIPAA Violations
Knowing where and when to report HIPAA violations can mean the difference between a manageable compliance incident and a regulatory…
How to Protect a Whistleblower in Your Organization
In the healthcare industry, whistleblowers are the final line of defense against fraud, neglect, and abuse. While compliance programs are…
Key Lessons for Healthcare Compliance: 5 Examples of Whistleblowing in the Workplace
The Department of Justice (DOJ) retrieved nearly $3 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements in 2024, based on almost…
Healthcare Sanction Checks: What They Are and Why They Matter
Every employee, vendor, and volunteer who enters your organization presents a potential threat to your patients, reputation, and bottom line.…