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The OIG Work Plan Decoded

Compliancy Group

The OIG Work Plan, sometimes referred to as “the Work Plan” or “the Plan,” is an essential tool in securing and maintaining healthcare regulatory compliance for patient safety, privacy, and quality care. The OIG Compliance Work Plan identifies significant risks and areas that require attention within the healthcare system.

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Sanctions and penalties for hiring excluded individuals in healthcare 

YouCompli

Do your hiring managers and Human Resources colleagues know what to look for? Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from federally funded healthcare programs. Provision of unnecessary or substandard services.

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Health Data Breaches Have Risen Dramatically According to HHS

MedTrainer

These hackers are costing health organizations millions of dollars and threatening the safety of patients. However, unauthorized access is causing more than just identity fraud. In January of 2018, Hancock Health of Indiana experienced a serious ransomware attack that forced their entire network to shut down.