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Whether you're a compliance professional, an HR specialist, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of workplace culture, our latest Compliance Conversations episode offers valuable takeaways for everyone.

Did you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month? October ushers in all sorts of frights and delights -- including the terrifying prospect of cybersecurity threats!

In our latest episode of "Compliance Conversations," we’re talking about the career path to coding!

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.

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. 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added a large number of new items to its Work Plan in July – more than previous months. Let's take a closer look at some key highlights.

A quick riddle for you. What totaled $12.59 billion over the course of 14 million transactions?  The answer: payments made to physicians and teaching hospitals in 2022 from industries such as medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

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.