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Orthopedics is an important medical specialty that serves patients of all ages. It is also an area that has seen its share of compliance enforcement. Let’s look at some of these cases that involved the orthopedic specialty.

In this episode of Compliance Conversations, host CJ Wolf sits down with healthcare legal expert Hal McCard to dive deep into the intricate world of physician financial relationships. Hal, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare law, shares invaluable insights and practical advice that are...

Compliance Manager is our all-in-one compliance program software, empowering you with the tools and capabilities to manage your program with ease. Whether you're training employees, conducting risk assessments, or investigating incidents, you can manage your entire program in one easy-to-use...

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 U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) has written, “For a compliance program to be effective, the organization should establish appropriate consequences for instances of noncompliance, as well as incentives for compliance.”¹

At Healthicity, we believe in recognizing the exceptional contributions of compliance professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that their organizations uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics. This year, we are thrilled to feature our first-ever Compliance Officer of the Year...

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.

Recently, at the Health Care Compliance Association’s 28th Annual Compliance Institute, Robert K. DeConti, Chief Counsel to the HHS Inspector General provided one of the keynote addresses. He used the opportunity to tell a story of a hero’s journey. The hero in the story is a compliance officer...