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The OIG added some new Work Plan items that compliance teams should keep on their radar. Here are a few key updates.

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.

Recently, I was able to sit down with Brian Burton, Healthicity’s new Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

The OIG–and any trained compliance officer–will recommend that every healthcare organization conduct regular assessments

Now that 2019 is behind us (can you believe it’s 2020 already?

HIPAA fines have been known to decimate an organization's finances. Just this month, MD Anderson was slammed with a devastating $4.3 million fine for violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by failing to encrypt many of its devices. 

You’ve worked too hard to ruin everything by cutting corners. While it might not sound like much, conducting a risk assessment is essential for an effective compliance program, and in some cases, it’s required by law.

The OIG has updated their work plan with its January 2018 additions. Let’s take a deep dive into the updates and what they mean for you as a compliance professional.