What Compliance Officers & Lead Auditors Should Know Written by the AIHC Education Department  Introduction Audits Must be Independent, Transparent and Objective - No

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Writing an Objective, Defensible Investigative Report  Written By Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  An internal investigative report represents the

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Why Every Healthcare Organization Needs an Internal Investigator  Written By: Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  Abstract  In today’s complex

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A Contemporary Risk Management and Regulatory Imperative  Written By Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  The HIPAA Right of Access

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A Rising Imperative in Healthcare Compliance  Written by Dr. Stacey R. Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  This article explores the relationship between healthcare

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Why Staff Wellness Is a Risk Management Issue  Written By Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  This article, grounded in findings

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Addressing Coding Discrepancies and CAC Limitations to Strengthen Quality and Compliance  Written By Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPC, CIGE  Computer-Assisted Coding

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Why Quality Must Precede Compliance in Healthcare Documentation    Written by Dr. Stacey Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE    Computer-Assisted Coding, better

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