First Healthcare Compliance hosted an educational webinar, “Risk Management Considerations with Prescription Drug Abuse” with Mike Midgley RN, JD, MPH, CPHRM, DFASHRM. Click here to view the webinar. For prescribers,…
DOJ’s Newest Evaluation Criteria for Investigating Compliance Programs
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published a guidance document titled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” that provides insight into how the Fraud Section evaluates compliance programs under criminal investigation.…
Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Waste
Do you have a handle on your medical waste? Review our infographic and get the tips you need to protect your organization from a medical waste disaster! This list of…
Using Software to Stay Ahead of the Compliance Curve
Making compliance an integral part of your healthcare organization can seem daunting amidst sophisticated healthcare laws. Luckily software applications have come a long way. Incorporating the right software tools into…
Interview: PreCheck
An interview with Bryan Barajas of PreCheck. 1. What is the background of PreCheck? How would you describe your mission? PreCheck began as an investigations firm in 1983, but we…
Infographic: EMTALA- Beyond the Basics
The Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act, better known as EMTALA, is a federal law to protect every patient who seeks emergency medical care. Learn more about how a patient…
Webinar Q&A: Credentialing and Provider Enrollment
First Healthcare Compliance hosted an interactive webinar “I & A, NPPES, PECOS and CAQH, Oh My!: Credentialing and Provider Enrollment Necessities” with Josh Plummer, President and CEO, and Michelle Pivelja,…
Will Providers Ever Prescribe Marijuana?
On August 11, 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) denied yet another request to reschedule medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule II or III under the Controlled…
Get the Facts on Zika
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a Zika Strategic Response Plan to address the Zika virus outbreak. WHO has declared Zika a public health emergency of international concern and…
3 Tips to Become a Happier Compliance Officer
Dissatisfaction at work is a common topic and a recent Gallup poll confirms anecdotal evidence that American workers are not engaged. Therefore, they aren’t enthusiastic or involved at work. …