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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its long-awaited Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) for Medicare Advantage (MA), offering a clearer picture of where regulators are focusing their attention and what organizations should be prepared to address.

The HHS Office of Inspector General’s Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing HHS – 2025 report is not just a policy document, it’s a preview of where healthcare organizations will be scrutinized next.

Eye and vision services continue to draw close attention from the Office of Inspector General—and the trend isn’t slowing down.

Compliance leaders are no strangers to reacting quickly when enforcement activity hits the headlines. But what if you could anticipate where scrutiny is heading before the audit notice arrives?

The OIG often advises healthcare organizations to “follow the money” when assessing compliance risk. That guidance applies just as well to the OIG itself.

Big news for nursing facilities: The OIG released its first-ever Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), beginning with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities. This landmark update outlines new expectations for quality of care, resident safety, billing integrity, and...

Auditing and monitoring are core pillars of any effective compliance program. But as regulatory expectations evolve and OIG findings become increasingly detailed, it’s more important than ever for compliance teams to ensure their audit plans are aligned with current risks.

Behavioral health providers face a unique set of compliance challenges. From protecting patient privacy to managing sensitive documentation and ensuring ethical care delivery, the stakes are high. That’s why the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program...