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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

Ah, the age-old question: who is responsible for compliance? 

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.

Quick – which organization comes to mind when we say HIPAA?

I was thrilled to attend the 2024 HCCA Compliance Institute! The opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn from experts is invaluable when we can sometimes feel isolated as compliance professionals.

“Providing appropriate education and training is a vital component of an effective compliance program.” 

The recommendations are loud and clear: there should be a notable separation between Legal and Compliance.