3I | Beyond the Annual Training: Building a Compliance Education Program That Sticks
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies Education and Training as the third element of an effective compliance program, yet many organizations continue to rely on annual, mandatory training as their primary approach to compliance education. While annual training fulfills a regulatory expectation, it is not enough to create a lasting culture of compliance or drive meaningful behavioral change. This session explores how healthcare organizations can move beyond the traditional "check-the-box" approach by developing engaging, continuous education programs that strengthen knowledge retention, reduce compliance risk, improve documentation quality, and reinforce ethical decision-making across the organization. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing education that is relevant, interactive, and applicable to everyday practice, while fostering accountability and supporting long-term organizational success. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for building a year-round compliance education program that not only meets regulatory expectations but also empowers employees to confidently apply what they've learned in their daily roles.
3I | Beyond the Annual Training: Building a Compliance Education Program That Sticks
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies Education and Training as the third element of an effective compliance program, yet many organizations continue to rely on annual, mandatory training as their primary approach to compliance education. While annual training fulfills a regulatory expectation, it is not enough to create a lasting culture of compliance or drive meaningful behavioral change. This session explores how healthcare organizations can move beyond the traditional "check-the-box" approach by developing engaging, continuous education programs that strengthen knowledge retention, reduce compliance risk, improve documentation quality, and reinforce ethical decision-making across the organization. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing education that is relevant, interactive, and applicable to everyday practice, while fostering accountability and supporting long-term organizational success. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for building a year-round compliance education program that not only meets regulatory expectations but also empowers employees to confidently apply what they've learned in their daily roles.
7I | Two Lists, Two Risks: What Every Compliance Professional Must Know About OIG Exclusions and CMS Preclusion
Healthcare organizations are responsible for ensuring that individuals and entities participating in federal healthcare programs meet eligibility requirements but many organizations struggle to understand the difference between the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) and the CMS Preclusion List. While both lists identify individuals and entities that create compliance concerns, they serve different purposes, involve different processes, and carry different financial and operational risks. Failure to properly screen and monitor providers, contractors, vendors, and other workforce members can result in repayment obligations, civil monetary penalties, and significant compliance exposure. This session will break down the key differences between OIG exclusions and CMS preclusion, explain how each impacts claims and reimbursement, and provide practical strategies for incorporating screening processes into an effective compliance program.
7I | Two Lists, Two Risks: What Every Compliance Professional Must Know About OIG Exclusions and CMS Preclusion
Healthcare organizations are responsible for ensuring that individuals and entities participating in federal healthcare programs meet eligibility requirements but many organizations struggle to understand the difference between the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) and the CMS Preclusion List. While both lists identify individuals and entities that create compliance concerns, they serve different purposes, involve different processes, and carry different financial and operational risks. Failure to properly screen and monitor providers, contractors, vendors, and other workforce members can result in repayment obligations, civil monetary penalties, and significant compliance exposure. This session will break down the key differences between OIG exclusions and CMS preclusion, explain how each impacts claims and reimbursement, and provide practical strategies for incorporating screening processes into an effective compliance program.
