Staying abreast of industry news and the latest changes in state and federal laws and regulations is critical for compliance professionals, and a multitude of resources are available to help.
General resources
Compliance professionals can find a variety of resources through the internet, including but not limited to:
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Free and subscription-based industry newsletters containing information and news related to specific healthcare sectors, such as hospitals, physician practices, home health, labs, pharmacies, post-acute care, telehealth, and value-based programs, among others.
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Blogs, newsletters, podcasts, books, magazines, compliance guides, tools, and education from HCCA and SCCE.
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Blogs, newsletters, podcasts, and other information from compliance consulting organizations and law firms with healthcare practices.
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Newsletters, press releases, publications, books, blogs, and podcasts from government websites, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), and HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) among others.
In addition to these general sites, government websites also have a plethora of helpful information. The following is a guide to go-to basic compliance resources for compliance professionals.