The exact steps for a provider or medical director of a hospice to enroll or opt-out of Medicare may vary, but generally, the process involves the following steps: Determine eligibility: Ensure that the provider or m...
Washington Home Care: Embracing a Paradigm Shift in Background Checks
A New Era of Enhanced Safety and Accountability Effective January 1st, 2024, Washington's in-home care landscape will undergo a transformative shift towards enhanced safety and accountability. The implementation of st...
Unprecedented Surge in OIG Exclusion List: A Closer Look
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) today updated the LEIE Downloadable List – an addition of a staggering 403 new names to the Exclusion List. This marks the highest number of new entries for the entire year of 2023...
OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance
At the recent Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) HECC Conference in Washington, D.C., the Office of Inspector General (OIG) made a significant move toward enhancing compliance without introducing major industry ch...
VIDEO PODCAST: Navigating the Healthcare Job Market
In today's rapidly changing world, staying informed about the latest trends in the job market is essential for professionals across various industries. One sector that has undergone significant transformations is healthc...
3 Areas of Your Compliance Program to Check on Now
Audit, continuous monitoring and review - and associated improvements - are key expectations in our Compliance programs. Here are three areas to review if you've not re-visited these aspects of your program in a wh...
VIDEO PODCAST: Compliance Incentives and Disciplinary Action
Get ready for an electrifying journey as we dive into the world of compliance with none other than Mary Shirley, a true luminary in this field! In this high-energy episode, Mary will unveil a treasure trove of insights a...
Top 5 Tips For Advancing Your Career as a Great Woman in Compliance
Fast Company recently shared some disappointing findings about multiple things that are still holding women back in the workplace that make for sobering reading. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect for me, was th...
VIDEO PODCAST: Building Your Personal Brand and Network as a Healthcare Compliance Professional
Uncover the Hidden Gems of Healthcare Compliance Networking! In our latest podcast episode, we unlock the vault to success for healthcare compliance professionals. Mary Shirley, a renowned figure in the complianc...