Common Elements of Corporate Integrity Agreements

Common Elements of Corporate Integrity Agreements

A Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) is negotiated with a healthcare provider or entity. This type of agreement is part of a settlement of federal healthcare program investigations arising under false claims statutes. In exchange for the agreement, the OIG agrees not to exclude the provider or entity from participation in the federal healthcare programs. Implementation and oversight of CIAs require significant personnel and financial resources. 
All types of organizations and providers may be impacted including pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, hospitals, nursing homes and long term care facilities, and medical practices. Check out our infographic to become familiar with some of the common elements found in these agreements.
Q&A: How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Anti-Harassment Regulations

Q&A: How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Anti-Harassment Regulations

Patricia M. Clendening, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR, President of HR Strategies, LLC, will present the webinar “How to Navigate the Ever-changing Anti-Harassment Regulations” on June 18, 2019. Tricia Clendening answered many commonly asked questions on our blog in anticipation of this webinar. 
Designing an OSHA Compliant First-Aid Program

Designing an OSHA Compliant First-Aid Program

First-aid is the administering of emergency care for injury or…

Recent HHS Guidance Underscores the Importance of HIPAA Compliance

Everyone who participates in the United States healthcare system either as a patient, provider business associate, or subcontractor either knows or should know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191 (Aug. 21, 1996). Industry participants should also have implemented requisite standards espoused by the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Pub. L. 111-5 (Feb. 17, 2009).