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In November of 2023, the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an important guidance document called the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). They have announced they will be publishing industry segment-specific guidance documents (ICPGs) as well. Though...

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and compliance is more crucial than ever. The OIG’s November 2023 Healthcare General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) underscores the need for robust risk management and continuous improvement.

Quick – which organization comes to mind when we say HIPAA?

I was thrilled to attend the 2024 HCCA Compliance Institute! The opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn from experts is invaluable when we can sometimes feel isolated as compliance professionals.

The recommendations are loud and clear: there should be a notable separation between Legal and Compliance. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, navigating a multitude of regulations and ethical obligations can feel like you are traveling the open sea in a canoe. Managing this complex environment requires partnerships; not just one team, but many relationships throughout your organization. One,...

Risk assessments have been a critical component of compliance programs for many years. Some people even refer to risk assessments as the “eighth element of a compliance program.” 

The OIG’sGeneral Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) has a lot to review, which is why we’re offering ongoing webinars about key topics in the document. Our next webinar in this series features a critical area of interest: patient quality and safety.