Healthcare Compliance Plan Elements

Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance Healthcare which discusses the seven steps of an effective compliance program. Get up to speed on key compliance program components, including developing and implementing written compliance policies and procedures; training, educating, and communicating those policies and procedures to staff and leadership; and auditing, monitoring, and responding to detected offenses. In addition, learn about compliance officer and compliance committee responsibilities and functions and hiring and screening procedures.

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