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How to Avoid Compliance Risk in Peripheral Vascular Reimbursement

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) reimbursement is fraught with potential compliance pitfalls. With increased scrutiny and worrisome statistics about improper payments, healthcare providers must identify and mitigate any PVD compliance risks that could jeopardize their operations.

This expert-written blog addresses the pressing concern of compliance risks in PVD reimbursement. It provides insights into regulatory trends, recent investigations and best practices.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate this complex environment and safeguard your organization’s reputation and financial sustainability. Learn effective strategies to mitigate compliance risks in peripheral vascular reimbursement by focusing on medical necessity and adherence to guidelines.

CJ Wolf, MD July 30, 2025

healthcare quality training and program education

Elevate Healthcare Quality Training: Focus, Not Filler

This blog explains how to make healthcare quality education programs more effective through focused efforts. It’s about quality, not quantity. Focus on the fundamentals: establish clear policies, learn from past inspections, and create education programs that meet both regulatory requirements and employee development needs.

John R. Nocero, Ph.D. Andrea L. Bordonaro, MAT July 23, 2025

Expert Advice: Compliance Software Q&A with a Compliance Professional

In this expert interview, Amy shares insight surrounding compliance management software (like YouCompli) and examples of what it takes for organizations to be successful.

Amy Laufmann, MBA July 16, 2025

5 Strategies for Compliance Accountability Across the Organization

On a daily basis, compliance officers are asked to find solutions to a variety of operational requirements. For example, consider a regulatory change requiring the organization to adjust an operational process in order to bill for a particular service. In this case, the solution must be compliant and operational-friendly, but who’s responsible for making that happen?

Jay P. Anstine, JD July 7, 2025

Three Strategies to Align Compliance with Revenue Cycle

The revenue cycle is the process that starts with a patient’s initial appointment and ends with full payment for services. It encompasses all the administrative and clinical functions that contribute to collecting patient service revenue.  For healthcare organizations that provide services to patients, the revenue cycle is the organization’s financial lifeblood.

CJ Wolf, MD June 25, 2025

Polish Your Quality Education Program

Without a good employee education program, your quality program can suffer. And without a good quality program, patient care can suffer. Compliance can partner with quality to mitigate legal and reputational risks through good education practices.

This expert-written blog explains how to improve quality education programs and prepare employees to meet quality and compliance goals. To make the lesson stick, quality education is metaphorically compared to nail polish – an unlikely pairing but one that drives home the message brilliantly and memorably.

John R. Nocero, Ph.D. Andrea L. Bordonaro, MAT June 18, 2025

Trending Blogs

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Compliance and Business Strategy

11 June 2025

Exclusion Screening Failure Causes Compliance Nightmare

In Q3, the exclusion screening software glitched. It missed a monthly sync. Then a second. By the third missed month,...

21 May 2025

Four Ways to Integrate Compliance with Safety/Quality Efforts

Traditionally, many healthcare compliance programs have left the work of patient safety and quality to other departments....

06 May 2025

Beyond the Checklist: Integrate Compliance into Everyday Operations

"Compliance in healthcare isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements – it’s about protecting patients, maintaining...

22 April 2025

Ditch the "Department of No" & Embrace the Business of Compliance

"Being a healthcare compliance professional involves navigating a complex landscape where law, risk, operations,...

16 April 2025

Best Practices for Documenting Compliance Training in Healthcare

There have been many times where we have talked to auditors or inspectors who wanted to know if training occurred....

09 April 2025

Integrate Self-Awareness into Healthcare Compliance Programs: 18 Tips

As compliance officers, we spend a lot of time focused on how others perform their jobs. However, being self-aware...

27 March 2025

Healthcare Audit? Stay Ready. Don’t Get Ready.

"Audit readiness in quality is no different than anything else – follow a pre-defined process to the letter, tweak...

18 March 2025

What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals

"The U.S. opioid epidemic holds important lessons for compliance professionals. This public health crisis is characterized...

28 January 2025

Managing Healthcare Compliance is like Juggling Chainsaws

“Managing priorities, like juggling chainsaws, requires not just courage, but a deep respect for the risks and rewards...

09 October 2024

For the Love of the Game: Fourth Quarter Compliance Strategies

“As we get underway in the Fourth Quarter, both football coaches and Compliance Officers must be prepared to take...

18 September 2024

How to Use TPE Plans for Compliance Auditing and Monitoring

“There’s another incredibly helpful resource that some might not be as familiar with: the list of services that...

20 August 2024

Five Tips for Making Better Compliance Decisions

“Whether you're resolving a complex billing issue, or advising your leadership team about a business proposal, the...

16 July 2024

Revenue Cycle Management Compliance: Ensuring Financial Health in Healthcare

“Revenue cycle management compliance is crucial for the financial health and operational success of healthcare providers....

09 July 2024

Experts Weigh In: The Oversight Role of a Healthcare Board of Directors

“Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, hopefully the viewpoints offer insight that can influence...

21 May 2024

One Compliance Pro’s Regulatory Change Management Process  

“A clear, structured, and methodical approach to compliance will help professionals navigate regulatory change....

Compliance Career Tips

07 July 2025

5 Strategies for Compliance Accountability Across the Organization

On a daily basis, compliance officers are asked to find solutions to a variety of operational requirements. For...

25 June 2025

Three Strategies to Align Compliance with Revenue Cycle

The revenue cycle is the process that starts with a patient's initial appointment and ends with full payment for...

04 June 2025

Aggressive vs Assertive Communication: What New Healthcare Compliance Officers Need to Know

"When it comes to the compliance program, effective communication is essential for building strong relationships,...

29 May 2025

Best Practices for Better Training in Healthcare Compliance

"Maintaining quality in compliance training is a constant challenge for healthcare organizations of all sizes. Any...

14 May 2025

How Storytelling Improves Compliance Communication and Training

"It’s really simple – people get hooked on stories, and the tales stick with us. For example, once upon a time,...

06 May 2025

Beyond the Checklist: Integrate Compliance into Everyday Operations

"Compliance in healthcare isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements – it’s about protecting patients, maintaining...

22 April 2025

Ditch the "Department of No" & Embrace the Business of Compliance

"Being a healthcare compliance professional involves navigating a complex landscape where law, risk, operations,...

16 April 2025

Best Practices for Documenting Compliance Training in Healthcare

There have been many times where we have talked to auditors or inspectors who wanted to know if training occurred....

09 April 2025

Integrate Self-Awareness into Healthcare Compliance Programs: 18 Tips

As compliance officers, we spend a lot of time focused on how others perform their jobs. However, being self-aware...

18 March 2025

What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals

"The U.S. opioid epidemic holds important lessons for compliance professionals. This public health crisis is characterized...

11 March 2025

New Regulation– Now What? Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Compliance Changes

"With regulations often spanning hundreds of pages, how can compliance teams efficiently manage the process without...

26 February 2025

Healthcare Compliance Readiness: Do What’s Doable

“Any discussion or plan that doesn’t take into account whether or not you can actually execute on it is an exercise...

11 February 2025

Navigating Compliance Responsibility: A Foundation for Compliance Program Success

“Healthcare compliance professionals face significant challenges when managing who is responsible for completing...

28 January 2025

Managing Healthcare Compliance is like Juggling Chainsaws

“Managing priorities, like juggling chainsaws, requires not just courage, but a deep respect for the risks and rewards...

15 January 2025

Five Strategies for Aligning Human Behavior With Your Compliance Program

“Compliance work is complex, and success in compliance requires human interaction. By understanding the psychological...

Compliance Culture

07 July 2025

5 Strategies for Compliance Accountability Across the Organization

On a daily basis, compliance officers are asked to find solutions to a variety of operational requirements. For...

04 June 2025

Aggressive vs Assertive Communication: What New Healthcare Compliance Officers Need to Know

"When it comes to the compliance program, effective communication is essential for building strong relationships,...

14 May 2025

How Storytelling Improves Compliance Communication and Training

"It’s really simple – people get hooked on stories, and the tales stick with us. For example, once upon a time,...

15 January 2025

Five Strategies for Aligning Human Behavior With Your Compliance Program

“Compliance work is complex, and success in compliance requires human interaction. By understanding the psychological...

19 November 2024

How Slowing Down Makes for a More Productive Compliance Program

“As regulations change or investigations are needed, we often get pushed to work faster, meet tighter deadlines,...

23 October 2024

Compliance Leadership Diversity is Key: Legal, Business, and Clinical Backgrounds

“No single background has all the answers, but by combining the strengths of these diverse perspectives, healthcare...

04 September 2024

How to Build Compliance Competence, Credibility, and Collaboration

“Compliance is not just about enforcing rules – it is about guiding your organization towards a culture of integrity...

13 August 2024

Next Jen: The Value of Compliance Programs and Teams

“Rather than limiting the breadth and scope of your compliance program to what is minimally required by regulators,...

23 July 2024

When Compliance is the Problem: “Us” Versus “Them” 

“By bridging the gap between “us” and “them,” compliance teams can transform the perception of compliance teams...

19 June 2024

I Got the Compliance Job! Now What?

“During that first interview of mine, the interviewer told me, “I need someone who can build relationships, is strategic...

29 May 2024

Tips for Handling Tough Feedback

“Handling tough feedback is never easy, and quickly challenges your ability to remain professional. With the right...

28 February 2024

Tips for Overcoming Four Common Blind Spots for Effective Communication

“Falling victim to communications blind spots can damage your relationships with healthcare leaders and contradict...

25 October 2023

Reversing Conventional Thinking About Compliance 

Explore how compliance professionals can prove their true value in organizations, dispel misconceptions, and effectively...

05 October 2023

How to Make a Compliance Culture Contagious

“In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it's a necessity. There...

20 September 2023

Three Ways to Take a Service-Minded Approach to Compliance

“We’re continually being asked for advice to help our healthcare leaders. Essentially, we are acting as a customer...

Industry Trends

04 February 2025

Breaking Down the OIG’s First Industry-Specific Guidance

“Compliance professionals at nursing facilities and their business partners should regularly study the ICPG as they...

18 December 2024

Recapping 2024 and Ringing In 2025

CEO Jerry Shafran has prepared a festive video to help us wrap up the year. We wish you a safe and happy Holidays...

09 July 2024

Experts Weigh In: The Oversight Role of a Healthcare Board of Directors

“Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, hopefully the viewpoints offer insight that can influence...

13 February 2024

The ABC’s of Integrating AI Into Your Compliance Strategy

“By taking a practical approach to this complex topic, you will be viewed positively by your team and able to respond...

02 January 2024

How the OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) Addresses the Seven Elements

“Compliance officers can make the most of the new GCPG to meet the requirements of the OIG’s seven elements in a...

19 December 2023

Key Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)

“Throughout the GCPG, helpful revisions and clarity are provided to a few areas that have proven problematic over...

11 December 2023

Key Takeaways from OIG’s Newly Released General Compliance Program Guidance

“Successful compliance programs are adapted to fit the organization and maximize compliance for individual organizations...

29 November 2023

Key Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)

“Throughout the GCPG, helpful revisions and clarity are provided to a few areas that have proven problematic over...

15 November 2023

Mitigating Risks from Online Tracking Technologies

“To protect patients’ privacy and adhere to federal law, compliance professionals must understand what online patient...

22 August 2023

Significant Upcoding Risks Emerge with Medicare Advantage

Christi Grimm, the Inspector General of HHS, gave a recent keynote address to compliance professionals. In it, she...

12 April 2023

New DOJ Guidance on Compliance Programs Released March 2023

Healthcare organizations should benchmark the DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance (March...

29 March 2023

Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency

Changes to PHE waivers and recommendations for hospitals. Compliance must assist and advise on policy, process,...

01 March 2023

How the Three Lines Model Strengthens Healthcare Compliance

Show that healthcare compliance and operations share responsibility for identifying and mitigating risks with the...

18 January 2023

Federal and State Agencies Preview 2023 Enforcement Trends

The MHA's Healthcare Legal Compliance Forum Federal and State Enforcement Update in Dec. 2022 looks at Stark law...

02 August 2022

COVID-related enforcement actions

Trillions spent through the COVID public health emergency drive audit and enforcement actions from the government....

Revenue Cycle

Rules and Regulations

30 July 2025

How to Avoid Compliance Risk in Peripheral Vascular Reimbursement

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) reimbursement is fraught with potential compliance pitfalls. With increased scrutiny...

25 June 2025

Three Strategies to Align Compliance with Revenue Cycle

The revenue cycle is the process that starts with a patient's initial appointment and ends with full payment for...

31 July 2024

How to Avoid False Claims Related to Medical Necessity

“There is no silver bullet to solving medical necessity risks as they relate to medical claims submitted to payers...

16 July 2024

Revenue Cycle Management Compliance: Ensuring Financial Health in Healthcare

“Revenue cycle management compliance is crucial for the financial health and operational success of healthcare providers....

12 July 2023

Uncovering $9 Million in Unbilled Services  

“My success in uncovering millions of dollars in unbilled services demonstrates how revenue protection is a tangible...

22 March 2023

Healthcare Compliance Risks with Urine Drug Testing Overpayments

Urine drug testing overpayments drove up to $216 million in overpayments to Medicare over five years, according...

22 February 2023

Compliance Risks Associated with Outlier Payments

Protect healthcare revenue: reduce the risk of fines and payback for inappropriate outlier payments created by unjustified...

14 December 2022

Healthcare Compliance is Everybody’s Business: Clinical, Revenue Cycle, IT, Sales and Marketing

Build relationships with these key clinical and operational areas - Nursing, Physicians, Revenue Cycle, IT, Sales...

09 November 2022

Critical Care Services Under the Microscope

Complex and billed at a higher rate, OIG added physicians billing for critical care evaluation and management services...

26 October 2022

A million-dollar healthcare compliance monitoring mistake

Avoid this million-dollar monitoring mistake. Help clinical colleagues apply their expertise to your scalable, repeatable...

11 May 2022

Physician Coding and Billing Enforcement: What to Watch For

CJ Wolf, MD writes enforcement action summaries for the YouCompli blog. These summaries provide real-world examples...

13 April 2022

Beneficiary inducements…don’t cross that line

Illegal beneficiary inducements include: free insulin, deflated Medicare copayment, courtesy adjustments for injections,...

16 February 2022

Avoiding up to $1.5 million a year in Privacy Rule penalties may be easier than you think.

Avoid up to $1.5M a year in Privacy Rule penalties and investigations. Information blocking oversight team for effective...

05 January 2022

Get ready to comply with strict new privacy regs [or pay big fines]

New rules from the Health and Human Services (HHS) department put stricter guardrails on how and when healthcare...

05 June 2020

Protecting Hospital Finances in the Post-Pandemic Environment

It’s become a cliche, especially in healthcare, to say that COVID-19 has changed “everything”....

30 July 2025

How to Avoid Compliance Risk in Peripheral Vascular Reimbursement

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) reimbursement is fraught with potential compliance pitfalls. With increased scrutiny...

11 June 2025

Exclusion Screening Failure Causes Compliance Nightmare

In Q3, the exclusion screening software glitched. It missed a monthly sync. Then a second. By the third missed month,...

27 March 2025

Healthcare Audit? Stay Ready. Don’t Get Ready.

"Audit readiness in quality is no different than anything else – follow a pre-defined process to the letter, tweak...

18 March 2025

What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals

"The U.S. opioid epidemic holds important lessons for compliance professionals. This public health crisis is characterized...

11 March 2025

New Regulation– Now What? Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Compliance Changes

"With regulations often spanning hundreds of pages, how can compliance teams efficiently manage the process without...

04 February 2025

Breaking Down the OIG’s First Industry-Specific Guidance

“Compliance professionals at nursing facilities and their business partners should regularly study the ICPG as they...

10 December 2024

The HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule: A Potential Plot Twist

“With Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House in January, the healthcare industry should expect to see...

03 December 2024

Building a Quality Education Program That’s Good Enough

“The first thing that you should understand is this: you don’t have to build the perfect program. Your education...

16 October 2024

How to Ensure Compliance in Radiology Services

“Radiology services have unique characteristics, and some unique compliance considerations that accompany them include...

18 September 2024

How to Use TPE Plans for Compliance Auditing and Monitoring

“There’s another incredibly helpful resource that some might not be as familiar with: the list of services that...

31 July 2024

How to Avoid False Claims Related to Medical Necessity

“There is no silver bullet to solving medical necessity risks as they relate to medical claims submitted to payers...

23 April 2024

How to Properly Use the G2211 Evaluation and Management Code

“Code G2211, which can be added to specific E/M codes under certain circumstances, is now separately reimbursable...

02 January 2024

How the OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) Addresses the Seven Elements

“Compliance officers can make the most of the new GCPG to meet the requirements of the OIG’s seven elements in a...

19 December 2023

Key Takeaways from OIG’s New General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG)

“Throughout the GCPG, helpful revisions and clarity are provided to a few areas that have proven problematic over...

11 December 2023

Key Takeaways from OIG’s Newly Released General Compliance Program Guidance

“Successful compliance programs are adapted to fit the organization and maximize compliance for individual organizations...

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