Compliance Learning Moment-Creating an Effective Orthopedic Compliance Program

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In the video, Sean Weiss, a partner and chief compliance officer for Doctors Management, discusses the importance of implementing an effective healthcare compliance program. He emphasizes the need for gap analysis to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to laws and regulations. Weiss explains that compliance must be absolute across all healthcare providers to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. He highlights the significance of a non-retaliation policy to encourage employees to report concerns without fear of reprisal. Additionally, Weiss references the United States sentencing guidelines and the Department of Justice's evaluation of corporate compliance programs as essential resources for building and maintaining effective compliance programs. His recommendations include conducting audits, training staff, vetting third-party vendors, and developing corrective action plans. Ultimately, Weiss stresses the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement to uphold ethical conduct and commitment to legal compliance within healthcare organizations.

Keywords

Sean Weiss

Doctors Management

healthcare compliance program

gap analysis

fraud prevention

non-retaliation policy

United States sentencing guidelines

Department of Justice