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While February 2023 saw a small number of new items added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) work plan, the added items are important for compliance professionals.

Key Data Points from HHS Office of Civil Rights Reports on HIPAA Breaches   In February 2023, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) submitted two reports to the U.S. Congress on HIPAA and Breaches (see: ...

Overview of Audit Types and Functions  

With so many audit possibilities in the healthcare space, it’s hard to know what’s what! Here is your rundown of different audit types and functions. 

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration is slated to end on May 11, 2023, which means compliance changes are fast approaching on the horizon.

Beware the Ides of March – and suspicious emails.

What do you get when two attorneys and a compliance expert sit down for a chat? The latest episode of Compliance Conversations!

A “Red Book” or “Coding Bible” is a critical asset that can support multiple teams and departments. With one “source of truth” that everyone can use as a reference guide, it’s easier to stay on the same page and ensure accurate coding.

Has creating custom checklists been on your to-do list for a while? Consider it done.