Office of Inspector General has new comprehensive compliance program guidance (GCPG)!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General has issued new comprehensive compliance program guidance (GCPG) for the healthcare compliance community. This guidance applies across all healthcare stakeholders, including providers, managed care plans, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and service providers. The GCPG is a voluntary resource emphasizing best practices rather than mandatory requirements. It encourages the inclusion of quality and patient safety in compliance programs, provides insights into fraud, waste, and abuse laws, highlights common risk areas, clarifies the role of compliance officers, promotes incentives for compliance, and offers adaptations for small entities. The GCPG also addresses nontraditional service providers, new players in healthcare, and evolving payment structures. Overall, it aims to improve and update existing compliance guidance for the healthcare industry. Stay up to date on the new GCPG here.