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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...

As compliance professionals, staying on top of recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can be a challenge – but we’re here to help. Understanding recent enforcement actions is a crucial way to guide compliance programs, risk assessments, education efforts, and auditing...

Today’s episode of Compliance Conversations features a conversation between CJ Wolf, MD, and his longtime colleague and medical compliance expert, Jay McVean. Jay has over two decades of experience in medical billing and coding, and he currently serves as the Director of Medical School Billing...

Typically, when you feel sick, injured, or uncertain about a health condition you’re experiencing, you go to a doctor. 

The HCCA’s 25th Compliance Institute was recently held over April 19th through the 22nd.