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…
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…
AI in Healthcare Compliance Hotlines: Understanding the Pros and Cons
Healthcare compliance leaders could save thousands of dollars and improve their programs – all by using artificial intelligence (AI) to…
The Ultimate Guide to Engaging a Hotline Vendor
The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines and HHS Office of Inspector General Compliance Guidance (OIG) call for a hotline, and results…
Best Practices for Maintaining an Effective Ethics And Compliance Hotline
Maintaining a strong ethical culture within an organization is critical to fostering trust, accountability, and compliance with regulatory standards. An…
A Comprehensive Guide to Whistleblower Complaints
There are many benefits to handling whistleblowing complaints before they escalate. The number one enforcement priority for the DOJ and…
How Do You Know Which Hotline Vendor is Right for Your Organization?
Hotline Vendor Considerations Many organizations are faced with the decision to outsource their hotline. This is an area unfamiliar to…
Ongoing Auditing Hotline Effectiveness
Healthcare organizations cannot afford to forgo the operation of an effective hotline given the pertinent guidance from the Department of Health…