Compliance

When Fresenius’ Mary Shirley and her team endeavored to create a compliance department mission statement, they discovered substantial value in executing what seemed at first like a simple task. In 2017, shortly after I joined the Fresenius Medical Care North America Compliance Department, my boss, Lisa Estrada, tasked me with running our internal marketing team (watch for the upcoming Great...

Jay Rosen discusses the combination of compliance and ethics programs with independent monitoring, as well as two DOJ memos that have been key in the selection and application of independent monitors. The marriage of independent monitors and compliance and ethics (C&E) programs has been facilitated through the evolution away from strict regulatory compliance to a more ethics-based compliance. This has...

As it turns out, compiling a final list of the top articles on CCI for 2019 was a lot like planning my menu for next week’s holiday dinner. In both cases, I’m serving a few classic, reliable favorites alongside more recently road-tested fare, plus some new and innovative offerings that are sure to be crowd-pleasers. In other words, both the year-end list...

As we enter a new decade, data will be increasingly valuable for organizations globally. Ground Labs’ Peter Duthie discusses how compliance regulations and security concerns will become more pressing. In 2019, we saw organizations demonstrate that a smart data management strategy can make a huge difference to their bottom line. As an organization collects more and more information, their data...

Jay Rosen shares how the use of independent monitors has greatly expanded over the past 15 years. The increase has been seen in the private and public sectors, domestically and internationally. The U.S. Department of Justice began using monitors in the mid-2000s in a money-laundering prosecution and public construction projects. Independent monitors were also starting to be used by a...

It is often said that the only constant in life is change, but in the 21st century, change itself is evolving, becoming quicker and less predictable. International Compliance Association’s Simone Jones explores what’s changing and how the compliance pro can adapt. Technological advances that seemed like science fiction only 20 years ago have become staples of modern life. There are employees entering the...

Jay Rosen explores the early days of Affiliated Monitors, Inc.’s independent monitoring model, inspired by NYC’s “IPSIG” concept, but with some key changes. President and Founder of AMI, Vin DiCianni, said the initial model for the independent monitor concept came from special commissions to address improprieties by construction contractors in building public schools in New York City. Out of those...

When compliance specialist Milou Lammers was interviewing for compliance roles, she consistently asked potential employers about their HR departments. Here, she shares what their answers have to say about the organizations’ cultures. When coming up with my list of potential questions to ask in interviews during my recent job search, one that I put an asterisk next to was “does...

Fifteen years ago, the concept of independent monitoring was just getting off the ground. Jay Rosen discusses the importance of that development and AMI’s role in the change. As we return from our Thanksgiving break and prepare to wrap up 2019, I would like to reminisce about Vin DiCianni, the president and founder of Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) on the...

Are you grappling with the practical implications of new technologies? What does it all mean from a regulatory and organizational perspective, and what does the future look like for compliance pros? ICA’s Mark Taylor weighs in. Do you remember the sound of the dial-up modem? An alien ting-a-ling sound interrupted by peculiar beeping noises and a droning burr? The Early...

As the news of the day should make clear, whistlblowing is never an ideal proposition. Even with legal protections in place, whistleblowers face a host of risks. Marcy Maslov shares her personal story as a whistleblower. Whistleblowing is hard in the best of circumstances. Having made the choice to report unethical and illegal activities and almost getting myself killed for...

Do you know the five key ingredients of a successful compliance program? More to the point: does your organization have all five already? There's room for improvement in every program, but be sure you're building on a strong foundation. Kris Welch, expert in regulatory compliance and VP at Chartwell Compliance, offers her recipe for an effective compliance program.