Tips On Evaluating Hotline Vendor Services
One of the critical elements of an effective compliance program is establishing and maintaining communication channels that permit employees to…
Preventing Fraud and Whistleblowing Through Anonymous Hotlines
Overview According to the Government Accountability Project, a whistleblower is defined as, “a [workforce member] who discloses information that s/he…
Managing the Challenges of Vendor Sanction Screening
Tips for Compliance Officers in Overcoming Vendor Sanction Screening Challenges Compliance officers must screen all vendors and contractors against the…
Hotline Effectiveness Evaluation
Three-level review to evaluate the effectiveness of a hotline program. Compliance officers need to determine how to evaluate the effectiveness…
Health Care Providers Should Screen Unpaid Volunteers
Overview When considering what individuals or entities to include in sanction and exclusion screening, organizations will most likely think of employees,…
Tips for a More Effective Compliance Hotline Program
To have an effective compliance program, you must have an effective Hotline program. The operative word is “effective.” Many organizations have hotlines,…
Healthcare Sanctions Check: Is Medical Background Screening Necessary?
With the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Healthcare Sanction Screening: The Ultimate Guide
Many healthcare providers are currently working with vendors or employees that presents an immediate compliance risk – and they don’t…