Lavish dinners. Paid speaking gigs. Questionable "educational" events.

One pharmaceutical company just paid a steep price for crossing the line—$202 million for alleged anti-kickback violations.

✅ What does this mean for your practice, hospital, or organization?

✅ How can you engage with vendors without triggering legal exposure?

Explore the key takeaways, red flags, and compliance best practices in Episode 63.

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This week, Susan looks back to one of her favorite episodes from last year in this special “encore episode.” Learn why leading with trust makes all the difference for compliance officers. When people see you as a resource and not an enforcer, they’re more likely to come forward with questions and concerns.

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In a recent False Claims Act case, a long-term care pharmacy and consulting services provider was held liable for submitting fraudulent claims to the government, culminating in a jury verdict awarding over $135 million in damages.

In Episode 61 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed explores the key lessons and significant takeaways from the allegations and proceedings in this case.

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In episode 60 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses why the recent updates to the SAFER Guidelines (Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience) are essential for helping you assess the potential safety issues posed by your organization’s Electronic Health Records (EHR).

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Cash-based practices, or providers who neither participate with nor bill insurers, are becoming increasingly common. In Episode 59 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed walks you through the three types of Medicare providers, with particular emphasis on non-participating and opt-out providers and the requirements applicable to each.

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In Episode 58 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses steps small providers can take to address potential discrimination in patient care decision support tools and meet the requirements of Section 1557 regulations, which become effective May 1, 2025. 

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Drug diversion and misuse of prescribed medication can pose serious risks to patients, employees, and organizations. In Episode 57 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed stresses the importance of drug diversion prevention policies and how to create a robust organization-wide program.

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Delegated credentialing for telehealth providers can save hospitals significant time and resources. However, if it is not implemented correctly, it can also create compliance issues. In episode 56 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses common compliance issues and provides a free resource to reduce compliance risks.

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Compliance training is one of the most important responsibilities of a compliance officer. A provider’s best defense to non-compliance is well-trained employees who understand and follow your policies. In Episode 55 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed explains how you can help ensure employees follow your policies.

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In episode 54 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed covers the second and third of three common situations that arise in the treatment of minors (Part 1 is in Episode 53). Reminder - you can also find our free resources, including a checklist to help revise your policies.

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