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The discussion outlines common mistakes compliance teams make, what regulators actually expect, and how organizations can demonstrate integrity and oversight without assuming that “no news is good news.” These insights are especially relevant for hospitals, physician groups, and compliance officers...

Physician group practices face mounting regulatory responsibilities, but many continue to overlook compliance blind spots that can carry major financial and reputational consequences.

For many healthcare practices, “incident-to” billing is a common strategy used to increase Medicare reimbursements.  It sounds like a smart revenue move. But without a clear understanding of the rules, it can also be a compliance landmine.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have come a long way since the days of paper charts—but for many providers and auditors, EHR templates remain a source of frustration. In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, CJ Wolf sits down with Elizabeth Herbert, an Epic Application Analyst at Baptist...

With physician and clinician shortages in healthcare, many entities are turning to non-physician practitioners (NPPs) such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Often, NPPs and physicians provide services to the same patient on the same day.

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...

Advanced practice practitioners (APPs), such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, are not exempt from the different types of compliance enforcement actions we have seen for many years taken against physicians. It does not appear such enforcement will slow down any time soon – let’s look...