2016 OIG Work Plan

Updates to the 2016 OIG Work Plan

Fighting fraud, waste and abuse continues to be the focus of…
OCR Notice

Did You Receive an OCR Notice for the Phase 2 Audit? What’s Next?

Now that OCR has officially started the Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Program,…
medical trash disposal

Let’s Talk Trash

Do you ever have trouble figuring out which trash can to use…
compliance myths

4 Common Compliance Myths Debunked

Compliance in healthcare is comprised of complex laws and regulations.…
policy update

OIG Policy Update: Excluding Participation in Federal Healthcare Programs

On April 16, 2016, the Office of Inspector General of the Department…
prepare

Prepare Your Staff to Meet an Auditor or Investigator

When a healthcare entity is the target of a government investigation…
Business Associate

Don’t Be Unprepared for a Breach by a Business Associate

Covered entities should be very concerned about the possibility…
Payment

Once Again! CMS is Changing Physician Payments

Have you had the opportunity to read the 962-page proposed rule…
breach

HIPAA Breach: To Be Or Not To Be?

Under HIPAA, a breach is any impermissible use or disclosure…
GHS SDS Deadline

Deadline for GHS and SDS Compliance – June 1st, 2016

As part of the revised Hazardous Communication Standard, OSHA…