Comprehensive Reporting and Analysis
For clients equipped HYGIA’s proprietary technology our consultants and organizations Chief Compliance Officer are able to have critical data points at their fingertips. Enabling our compliance specialists to offer concise and detailed findings, comparative analysis, and benchmarking against peer organizations within the National Health Care Compliance Index. They provide expert analysis and actionable solutions to enhance compliance operations. Furthermore, the survey results are compared to those of other health care organizations that participated in the same survey, offering valuable insights into industry standards.
Interim Compliance Support
Compliance departments often encounter the difficulty of managing operational requirements with limited resources and staff. This can hinder their ability to adequately address compliance risks and maintain efficient program operations. To address this challenge, HYGIA offers indispensable assistance to Compliance Officers through various means, including compliance advisory services, acting as an outsourced Designated Compliance Officer, providing short-term Interim Compliance Officer services, and offering overall compliance support.
Interim Compliance Officer
An Interim Compliance Officer is a temporary position, established based on the organization's needs for a limited period. It is commonly used to address gaps within compliance departments when there is a shortage of resources and staff. Ensuring adequate resources and staff is essential for organizations to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
Designated Compliance Officer (DCO)
A Designated Compliance Officer refers to outsourcing compliance program responsibilities to an expert who takes charge of building, managing day-to-day operations, and enhancing the compliance program. This involves maintaining a program that prevents, detects, and corrects violations of the Code of Conduct, organizational policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.
The HHS OIG supports engaging an outsourced DCO, particularly for smaller healthcare organizations that may find hiring a full-time Compliance Officer financially impractical. As such, DCOs are usually part-time contractors. HYGIA offers experienced consultants to fulfill this role.
Compliance Support Team
HYGIA collaborates closely with your Compliance Officer to meet compliance program objectives and seamlessly bridge any gaps in your internal compliance team. Our skilled staff actively supports the overarching goals of your compliance program, which includes conducting investigations, delivering compliance training, and developing policies and procedures.
Expert Advisory Services
HYGIA extends the expertise of our proficient consultants to offer valuable guidance on your compliance program, allowing you to retain internal control over the program. Additionally, we can assess your program to determine appropriate staffing and structure, and provide assistance in training and nurturing internal talent.