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OIG’s 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Explained
The Office of Inspector General’s framework gives you a practical roadmap to build and sustain Co...
How to Determine When the Emergency Access Procedure Is Appropriate (and When It Isn’t)
Purpose of Emergency Access Procedure. The emergency access procedure (often called “break-glass...
How to Safely Dispose of Contaminated Linens: The Proper Protocol, Step by Step
Handling contaminated linens calls for disciplined Infection Control Procedures that protect you,...
Policy Management System for Healthcare: Centralize Policies and Simplify Compliance
A policy management system for healthcare gives you a single source of truth for policies, proced...
Personal Services Safe Harbor (AKS): What It Is and How to Comply
Overview of the Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbor. The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) prohi...
Third-Party Compliance Management: How to Build a Program for Risk, Due Diligence, and Ongoing Monitoring
Initial Risk Assessment and Due Diligence. Effective third-party compliance management starts by...
OIG General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG): Overview, Key Requirements, and Compliance Checklist
Understanding General Compliance Program Guidance. The OIG General Compliance Program Guidance (...
HIPAA Risk Assessment for Wound Care Specialists: Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist
A rigorous HIPAA risk assessment helps you protect patient privacy, reduce data breach risk, and ...
Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual: Complete Guide with Templates, Examples, and Compliance Checklist
Importance of Hospital Policy and Procedure Manuals. A hospital policy and procedure manual sets...
What Is the Federal Stark Law? Requirements, Exceptions, and Penalties
Definition of Federal Stark Law. The Federal Stark Law—often called the physician self-referral ...
How to Screen for Medicare Compliance: Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist for Healthcare Providers
Establish Medicare Compliance Program Structure. Build the foundation. Start by appointing a Co...
How Do You Prevent FWA? Step-by-Step Strategies to Stop Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Preventing fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) takes more than one tool. You need a coordinated system ...
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