Healthicity Blog

Let’s delve into the latest Work Plan updates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as we shed light on crucial developments and initiatives shaping the organization's priorities.

Ada’s piano had gathered dust for far too long, so she decided it was time to sharpen her musical skills and enjoy some tunes.

Academic medical centers often have unique risks associated with their services.  As a result, their compliance programs need to be designed to account for these risks. 

Assembling the ideal compliance team is no small task – and that’s why it can be such a puzzle. We invited Sarah Couture, a former nurse turned compliance executive, to share her insights on structuring effective compliance teams.

In November 2022, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report titled, “Long-Term Trends of Psychotropic Drug Use in Nursing Homes.”¹ This report highlights areas of weakness related to nursing home patients who may be inappropriately given psychotropic...

Carl brings his signature meticulous approach to everything at work – including the office coffee station.

Imagine business intelligence tools as your trusty sidekicks, whispering sage advice while you navigate the treacherous waters of auditing land.

Advanced practice practitioners (APPs), such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, are not exempt from the different types of compliance enforcement actions we have seen for many years taken against physicians. It does not appear such enforcement will slow down any time soon – let’s look...