Physicians & The False Claim Act The Department of Justice announced this month (October 2021) that Colonial Family Practice, LLC, a physician-owned primary and urgent care practice with multiple clinics in South Carolina, had agreed to a $1.25 million settlement to resolve allegations that it … [Read more...]
Ransomware Resources for HIPAA Regulated Entities
Ransomware Resources for HIPAA Regulated Entities The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is sharing the following information to ensure that HIPAA regulated entities are aware of the resources available to assist in preventing, detecting, and mitigating breaches of unsecured protected health … [Read more...]
Physician Compliance: Keep an Eye on All Communications
Physician Compliance Concerns Every word written or spoken in connection with a physician practice presents the potential for risk. Based on my experiences, the following are two areas of physician compliance concerns when it comes to practice communications. Physician Compliance Issue: Text … [Read more...]
10 Compliance Questions to Include in your Exit Interview
10 Compliance Questions How effective was your training on the compliance program, Code of Conduct and policies? Were you trained on how to report concern and problems confidentially or anonymously? Did you believe that those reporting compliance issues would be protected from … [Read more...]
Elements of a Compliance Plan
An Effective Compliance Plan An effective compliance plan should include the following elements: A general statement of conduct that promotes a clear commitment to compliance. Appointment of a trustworthy compliance officer with the authority to enforce standards. Effective training … [Read more...]