Healthicity Blog

Written policies and procedures are often listed as the first element of an effective compliance program. Though all the elements really work together, and no singular element is necessarily more important than another, it does make sense to list written policies and procedures as the first element.

Summer is upon us! Compliance Carl finally has a chance to tackle his ever-growing “to be read” stack. What's better than a beach read?

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently signaled an even stronger focus on nursing homes. The OIG plans to more closely scrutinize nursing home compliance in their work plans, audits, and oversight.

“The scene can’t begin until we start paying attention to each other.” -- David Pasquesi

Can you believe we’re heading into the second half of 2023? This year is moving faster than you can say “HIPAA.”

Compliance professionals in the nursing home sector are well aware of the many ways government agencies survey, audit, and enforce regulatory compliance. Nursing homes have seen significant enforcement over the last few years, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...

Let’s take a look at the areas on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) radar in May 2023.

After braving a 2,000-person online queue for tickets, nearly getting tackled at the merch stand, and swiftly weaving her way through throngs of screaming fans, Ada finally finds her seat at the concert of the summer. But was she ready for it?