The Healthcare Compliance Pod

Ep. 99 - AI & Patients

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are on part three of a three-part AI series designed specifically for smaller healthcare providers. Last week, we covered AI as it relates to your ...

Ep. 98 - AI & Your Vendors & Contractors

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are on part two of a three-part AI series designed specifically for smaller healthcare providers. Last week, we covered AI risks related to employe...

Ep. 97 - AI and Your Employees

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every provider should incorporate basic AI provisions into their employment policies, including the employee handbook and acceptable use policy.This w...

Ep. 96 - Required Updates to Your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you have not updated your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), now is the time!Healthcare attorney Susan Freed will walk through what you need ...

Ep. 95 - How productive is your compliance committee?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How effective is your healthcare compliance committee? For busy compliance officers, a well-functioning compliance committee is essential, especially ...

Ep. 94 - Organizing (or Re-Organizing) a Compliance Committee

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most healthcare organizations understand the importance of a compliance officer but overlook a compliance committee. Learn why and how to create a com...

Ep. 93 - Providing Parents with Access to Their Minor Child’s Healthcare Records

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Providing parents with access to their child’s healthcare information is not a new legal requirement, but given recent guidance and statements from ...

Ep. 92 - Implementing New Hospital Price Transparency Requirements

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CMS recently updated its hospital price transparency requirements, with the new rules effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement starting April 1, 202...

Ep. 91 - Setting Compliance Priorities for 2026

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As 2026 kicks off, now is the perfect time for compliance officers to step back and think strategically about where to focus their efforts this year. ...

Ep. 90 - Three Simple Steps to Take Before the End of the Year

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 winds down, it’s a great time for compliance teams to get ahead of what’s coming in the new year. On the latest episode, Susan Freed break...

Ep. 89 – Three Red Flags to Watch for to Lower Your False Claims Act Risk

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent False Claims Act settlement highlights key risks every compliance professional should keep on their radar. On this week’s episode, we break...

Ep. 88 - Implement 42 CFR Part 2 Changes by February 16, 2026

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s easy for February to feel far away. But February 16, 2026 – the deadline to implement the updated 42 CFR Part ...

Ep. 87 – Three Mistakes to Avoid in Physician Agreements

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most physicians and providers understand the importance of Stark Law compliance – and how costly non-compliance can be. But did you know that even s...

Ep. 86 – Preparing for ICE (Ep. 48 Replay)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration enforcement has been making headlines, with an increased focus on workplace actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ear...

Ep. 85 – Halloween Special: Compliance Nightmares (Replay of Ep.38)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special Halloween episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed advises how to avoid hocus-pocus and security risks to prevent h...

Ep. 84 - Pay Attention to Your Record Retention Policy

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, we explore a topic that doesn’t always get much attention but plays a critical role ...

Ep. 83 – Places to Look for Your Next Compliance Audit

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Routine audits are one of the most important parts of an effective healthcare compliance program. They help organizations confirm they’re following ...

Ep. 82 - Creating a Compliance Program from Scratch

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your healthcare organization doesn’t yet have a formal compliance program and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. But if you bi...

Ep. 81 - Offshoring Protected Health Information

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offshoring protected health information (PHI) happens anytime a patient’s data is accessed, stored, or transmitted outside the United States or its ...

Ep. 80 – Encore – Imposter Nurses

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, some listeners experienced technical issues with the audio on certain platforms. We’re bringing the episode back in full—because ...

Ep. 79 - Understanding EKRA’s Scope & Potential Ramifications

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sure EKRA doesn’t apply to your healthcare organization? Think again.The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was designed to fight ...

Ep. 78 - Protecting Your Organization from Imposter Nurses

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter nurses are on the rise - unlicensed individuals are slipping into nursing roles - putting patients, compliance, and reputations at risk. On t...

Ep. 77 - Keeping Up to Date on New Developments

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the toughest challenges for healthcare compliance professionals? Keeping up with constant changes in regulations, enforcement trends, and emerg...

Ep: 76 - Back to Basics: HIPAA Patient Rights – Requesting Restrictions

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve reached the final episode in our Back-to-Basics: HIPAA Edition podcast series! 🎧This week, Susan Freed dives into a patient’...

Ep. 75 – Back-to-Basics: Understanding a patient’s right to request an accounting of disclosures

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Back-to-Basics series celebrates back-to-school season by taking a fresh look at some basic compliance obligations. This week, we’re coveri...

Ep. 74 – Back to Basics: Understanding a Patient’s Right to Request PHI Amendments

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📚 Back-to-school season means it’s time for a HIPAA refresher! This August, The Healthcare Compliance Pod is focusing on pati...

Ep. 73 - Back to Basics: Understanding a patient’s right to access their health information under HIPAA

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📚 In the spirit of back-to-school season, in Ep. 73 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed kicks off a Back to Basic...

Ep. 72 - Three Mistakes CEOs Should Avoid When Working with Their Compliance

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Encore Episode – Three Mistakes CEOs Should AvoidIn this encore episode from The Healthcare Compliance Pod, we shift the focus from c...

Ep. 71 - Good Faith Estimates for Uninsured Self-Pay Patients

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With changes to Medicaid eligibility on the horizon, attorney Susan Freed explains why it’s essential to revisit your good faith estimate process no...

Ep. 70 - Use caution before charging patients extra fees

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Use caution before charging patients extra fees.” Attorney Susan Freed unpacks how even small admin fees can lead to big compliance risks. M...

Ep. 69 - Providing Meaningful Access to Language Assistance

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, we cover how to meet Section 1557 requirements and why language assistance is essential to pati...

Ep. 68 - Before You Audit—Why Pre-Audit Planning Matters (Replay of Ep. 13)

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 New Episode (Replay): Before You Audit—Why Pre-Audit Planning MattersWhether proactive or reactive, every healthcare audit should sta...

Ep. 67 - Integrating Quality & Safety into Your Compliance Program (Replay of Ep. 18)

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 67: Integrating Quality & Safety into Your Compliance Program (Replay of Ep. 18)One of the Office of Inspector General’s ...

Ep. 66 - Mid-Year Compliance Check-In—Three New Enforcement Priorities to Add to Your 2025 Work Plan

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 Mid-Year Compliance Alert 🚨As we reach the midpoint of 2025, shifting federal enforcement priorities are reshaping compliance risk f...

Ep. 65 - Don’t make this mistake when using physician compensation benchmarks

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 65 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed is joined by the founder and principal of The Best Practice, Stu Schaff.They...

Ep. 64 - Three Communication Strategies to Reduce Whistleblower Risk

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whistleblower risks are on the rise—don't let silence cost you!  Last year, we saw record qui tam claims under the False Claims Act. In Episode...

Ep. 63 - Speaking Fees and Safe Harbors: Lessons from a $202M AKS Settlement

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lavish dinners. Paid speaking gigs. Questionable "educational" events.One pharmaceutical company just paid a steep price for crossing the line—$202 ...

Ep. 62 - Encore Episode: Be a Problem Solver, Not a Prosecutor

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

Ep. 61 -Three Compliance Lessons from a False Claims Act Verdict

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent False Claims Act case, a long-term care pharmacy and consulting services provider was held liable for submitting fraudulent clai...

Ep. 60 - Assess EHR Safety Issues Using the 2025 SAFER Guides

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 60 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses why the recent updates to the SAFER Guidelines (Safety A...

Ep. 59 - Treating Medicare Beneficiaries as a Cash-Based Practice

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cash-based practices, or providers who neither participate with nor bill insurers, are becoming increasingly common. In Episode 59 of The Healthc...

Ep. 58 - Addressing Potential Discrimination in Patient Care Decision Support Tools

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 58 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses steps small providers can take to address potential discrimin...

Ep. 57 - Implementing Effective Drug Diversion Prevention Programs

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drug diversion and misuse of prescribed medication can pose serious risks to patients, employees, and organizations. In Episode 57 of The Healthcare C...

Ep. 56 - Avoid these compliance mistakes when implementing delegated credentialing for telehealth providers

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delegated credentialing for telehealth providers can save hospitals significant time and resources. However, if it is not implemented correctly, it ca...

Ep. 55 - Make Your Compliance Training More Effective With This Easy Tip

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Compliance training is one of the most important responsibilities of a compliance officer. A provider’s best defense to non-compliance is well-train...

Ep. 54 – Situations to Address in Your Minor Consent Policies – Part 2

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 54 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed covers the second and third of three common situations that arise in the treatmen...

Ep. 53 – Situations to Address in your Minor Consent Policies- Part I

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod attorney Susan Freed covers the first of three common scenarios that arise in the treatment of minors. She...

Ep. 52 – Prioritize Hospital Price Transparency Compliance

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to President Trump’s recent Executive Order on hospital price transparency, federal agencies have 90 days to act. Attorney Susan Freed lay...

Ep. 51 - Building Effective Compliance Committee Agendas

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your Compliance Committee as effective as it could be? A well-structured agenda is the key to ensuring your committee stays focused and fulfills it...

Ep. 50 - Three Physician Compensation Mistakes to Avoid

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In January, the Department of Justice released its annual fraud statistics, revealing over $2.9 billion in healthcare fraud settlements and 979 qui ta...

Ep. 49 - Seek Legal Advice Before Implementing an Employee Discount Program

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find out what primary compliance concerns and legal issues are when offering employee discounts in Episode 49 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod with Su...

Ep. 48 - Preparing for ICE

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) making daily headlines, what do these developments mean for healthcare providers? This week on The Heal...

Ep. 47 - Make Your HIPAA Security Program Dynamic

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to the year 2003 - flip phones, fax machines, and dial-up Internet. The word “cloud,” had one meaning and it had nothing to do with tec...

Ep. 46 - Creating Compliance Champions

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seasoned healthcare executive and attorney Elizabeth Skinner joins attorney Susan Freed in Episode 46 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod as they sh...

Ep. 45 - Update Your Return of Overpayments Policy to Align with CMS Changes to the 60-Day

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 45 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed explains key changes to the 60-Day Rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Me...

Ep. 44 – Three Ways to Reenergize Your Compliance Programming for 2025

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ring in the new year by refreshing your compliance programming. In Episode 44 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed provides thr...

Ep. 43 - Incorporating Routine Compliance Reports Into Your Board Meetings

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 43 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses how often to engage with your governing body and what to do if you enco...

Ep. 42 – Implementing the OIG’s Nursing Facility Compliance Program Guidance

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 42 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses how the healthcare industry can implement recently released guidance fr...

Ep. 41 – Remind Employees of Your Gift Policy

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the holiday season approaching, now is a great time to review your gift policy. In Episode 41, of The Healthcare Compliance Pod attorney Susan Fr...

Ep. 40 - Complying with Expanded Medicare Disclosure Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CMS is in the midst of an off-cycle revalidation process for all Medicare-participating skilled nursing facilities – and they are requiring much mor...

Ep. 39 - Incorporating Updated DOJ Guidance Into Your Compliance Program

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 39 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed recommends tips for aligning your compliance program with the Department of ...

Ep. 38 – Halloween Special: Compliance Nightmares

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a special Halloween episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed advises how to avoid hocus-pocus and security risks to prev...

Ep. 37 - Updating HIPAA Policies to Address HHS’ New Reproductive Health Care Rule

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does your company need to do to navigate HHS’s New Productive Health Care Rule? Find out in episode 37 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod with at...

Ep. 36 - What to Consider When Terminating a Patient-Care Relationship

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 36 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod attorney Susan Freed discusses what to consider when ending treatment relationships with patients who e...

Ep. 35 - What you need to know about Part 2 regulations – even if you’re not a Part 2 provider

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you’re not a Part 2 provider, some of those rules still apply. In episode 35 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, Susan Freed discusses how new...

Ep. 34 - Implementing Changes to Part 2 Regulations Governing Substance Use Disorder Records

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Department of Health & Human Services finalized the rules of Part 2 earlier this year. In episode 34 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod attor...

Ep. 33 – Three Mistakes CEOs Should Avoid

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are three major mistakes CEOs should avoid to help foster a compliance culture in an organization. Attorney Susan Freed breaks down each mistake...

Ep. 32 – An Easy Audit Tip to Help Avoid Overpayments

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare providers: looking for a simple, easy-to-implement way to lower your risk of overpayments? We have some tips on this week’s episode of Th...

Ep. 31 – Implementing a Policy to Manage “Non-Routine” Cost-Sharing Waivers and Write-Offs

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 31 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses the importance of having an internal policy addressing waivers and...

Ep. 30 - Ensuring Payments to Physicians for Administrative Services Meet A Stark Exception

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Ep. 29 – Do I Need a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HIPAA is a fundamental compliance requirement for healthcare providers and it often extends to third parties you hire. In episode 29 of The Healthcare...

Ep. 28 – Patient Recordings in Non-Residential Care Settings

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 28 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses the importance of having an organizational policy on patient recordings...

Ep. 27 – Minimizing Compliance Risks Posed by Electronic Medical Records

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 27 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses three compliance challenges of using electronic medical records and how...

Ep. 26 – When No One Cares About Your Compliance Program

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 26 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, healthcare attorney Susan Freed helps address those times when a compliance officer feels like they ar...

Ep. 25 - Creating Awareness of Your Anonymous Reporting Policy Through a Communications Blitz

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 25 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed explains why having an anonymous reporting policy is only beneficial if employees...

Ep. 24 - Documentation to Avoid False Claims Act Liability

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Healthcare Compliance Podcast, healthcare attorney Susan Freed discusses a recent United States Supreme Court decision about the Fals...

Ep. 23 - Addressing Patient Transportation Needs

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to a recent report, 1 in 5 patients forgo healthcare services due to lack of transportation. Hospitals and providers are increasingly trying...

Ep. 22 – Give Your Compliance Work Plan a 6-Month Check Up

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are halfway through 2024, which means: now is the perfect time to evaluate your 2024 compliance initiatives and assess how you’re doing! It’s t...

Ep. 21 – Personalize Your Compliance Training

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Too often, organizations adopt a “one size fits all” approach to training by providing generalized information on compliance obligations which loo...

Ep. 20 – Update Your Nursing Facility’s Assessment to Comply with New Requirements & Enhance Your Compliance Programming

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been much publicity surrounding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) new minimum staffing requirements for long-ter...

Ep. 19 – What to Do When Your Business Associate Suffers a Ransomware Attack

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this week’s Healthcare Compliance Pod for tips on evaluating whether a ransomware attack suffered by a business associate is a reportable ...

Ep. 18 – Incorporating Quality and Patient Safety into Your Compliance Program

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with how to incorporate quality and patient safety into your compliance program? Listen to this week’s podcast with healthcare at...

Ep. 17 – New Section 1557 Regulations: What the New Non-Discrimination Rules Mean for Providers

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Susan Freed discusses the new Section 1557 regulations from the ACA, how they differ from prior rules, and updates needed to provider policie...

Ep. 16 – Creating a Compliance Culture: Including Compliance in Performance Reviews

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed discusses the importance of including compliance-related feedback in employee evaluat...

Ep. 15 – Implementing AI and Mitigating Compliance Risks - Part II

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Part II of our series on AI, healthcare attorney Susan Freed outlines a 10-step approach for implementing generative AI in a way that mitigates com...

Ep. 14 – Implementing AI and Mitigating Compliance Risks - Part I

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a special two-part series, healthcare attorney Susan Freed shares tips on how to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into your organization an...

Ep. 13 – Before You Audit… The Importance of Pre-Audit Planning

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s episode, Susan Freed discusses the importance of pre-audit planning, how to select a sample, and five important questions to answer ...

Ep. 12 – Working with Valuation Experts to Substantiate Fair Market Value Compensation

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, healthcare attorney Susan Freed spoke with Randy Gott, Senior Vice President of the Coker Group (www.cokergroup.com) about h...

Ep. 11 – Credentialing’s Important Role in Compliance

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mistakes in credentialing can compromise patient safety, violate licensing and certification requirements, and result in overpayments. An organization...

Ep. 10 – How to Conduct an Effective Risk Assessment… And Why You Need One!

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare providers, when was the last time you conducted a risk assessment for your compliance program? Listen to this week’s episode for tip...

Ep. 9 – Building a Compliance Dream Team

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most health care providers understand the importance of having a designated Compliance Officer. Someone needs to lead the organization’s compli...

Ep. 8 – Train Executives and Management-Level Employees to Avoid Common Antitrust Issues

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast this week discusses the types of antitrust issues that can arise among small and medium-sized providers, including advice on how to educat...

Ep. 7 – Be a Problem Solver, Not a Prosecutor

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The compliance officer is one of the most important positions within the organization, but also one of the most challenging. You’re expected to be a...

Ep. 6 – The New Federal Conscience Protection Rule

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare providers, their employees, medical staff, and patients have long been protected by Federal conscience protections preserving their right t...

Ep. 5 – Making Compliance Part of Your Exit Interview Process

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make compliance part of your exit interview process.  Inviting departing employees not just to report any compliance concerns but also share thei...

Ep. 4 – Drug Sample Precautions & Safeguards

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast this week dives into drug samples. We talk about the various laws that regulate drug samples, why drug samples are particularly susceptibl...

Ep. 3 – OIG’s New Approach to Compliance Guidance

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The OIG has provided detailed, nonbinding compliance program guidance (“CPGs”) for providers, including industry specific guidance, since 1998. Th...

Ep. 2 – Why Anonymous Reporting is the Cornerstone of Your Compliance Program

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Given the significant ramifications of non-compliance within the health care industry, it’s extremely important for health care providers to identif...

Ep. 1 – Have You Created a Compliance Culture?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organization’s culture complimenting your compliance program? Does it enhance and maximize your program’s effectiveness? Or, is your ...

Trailer - The Healthcare Compliance Pod

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into healthcare compliance with Dentons attorney Susan Freed.