Lexology May 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently announced its plan to update the format of and public notice protocol for its voluntary, nonbinding compliance program guidances (CPGs) based on feedback it received as part of HHS-OIG’s Modernization Initiative and other input. The updates (summarized below) highlight the evolving nature of risk and compliance in the healthcare industry and demonstrate how HHS-OIG is taking steps to more rapidly update its guidance to address emerging risks. While this new method of offering compliance guidance may provide stakeholders with more up-to-date insights on HHS-OIG’s priorities and perspectives, stakeholders will need to devote greater resources to monitoring more frequently evolving guidance.
General CPG
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