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AI is no longer optional in healthcare—it’s everywhere, from documentation tools to patient-facing chatbots. But as innovation accelerates, so does regulatory scrutiny.

If you’re still relying on spreadsheets, email chains, or endless review meetings to manage compliance, you’re not alone. But the truth is: these outdated processes aren’t just frustrating. They can actually put your organization at risk.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)1, there has been a significant increase nationally in the number of individuals suffering from mental health conditions. Some of the numbers NAMI reports include the following:

Behavioral health compliance comes with its own unique challenges—and it can feel like the rules are always changing. To make it easier, we pulled together a set of resources that break down the latest updates, highlight enforcement trends, and share practical tips you can put to work right away.

Durable Medical Equipment

For decades compliance professionals have been reading Department of Justice press releases related to fraud, waste, and abuse involving durable medical equipment (DME). DME includes prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (also known as DMEPOS).

In August 2025, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the sentencing of Dr. Niranjan Mittal, a Brooklyn cardiologist, to 37 months in prison. Dr. Mittal pled guilty to one count of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with a scheme that included improper...

In healthcare, strong compliance and revenue cycle management go hand in hand. In our latest Compliance Conversations podcast episode, host CJ Wolf welcomes Melinda Hawk, recently honored as Healthicity’s Revenue Cycle Manager of the Year.

Behavioral health providers face a unique set of compliance challenges. From protecting patient privacy to managing sensitive documentation and ensuring ethical care delivery, the stakes are high. That’s why the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program...