The OIG's General Compliance Program Guidance: "Auld Lang Syne"

As in the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne," the beginning of a new year leads us to reflect nostalgically. For compliance experts, that means considering what the compliance industry learned from implementing the new and refreshed Office of Inspector General (OIG) General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) in 2024 while we set the stage for 2025. Learning objectives for this session included the following: Discussed GCPG implementation best practices identified from serving clients in 2024 Shared key concepts with which clients are still struggling and steps they are taking to comply with the GCPG's expectations Provided an overview of the latest industry segment-specific guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities Summarized significant settlements and cases that pressure-tested organizations' compliance programs in 2024 Let's Talk Compliance: Trends Affecting the Health Care & Life Sciences Sector On January 23-24, PYA and Foley & Lardner LLP presented the seventh annual Let's Talk Compliance virtual conference. The event was moderated by Foley Health Care Partner Jana Kolarik and PYA Principal Angie Caldwell. Panelists included attorneys from Foley's Health Care & Life Sciences Sector as well as PYA's healthcare consulting, compliance, and cybersecurity experts. Each day featured two sessions that covered relevant and trending topics in healthcare and life sciences compliance.