title: Five crucial steps in launching an effective compliance program.
abstract: Hospitals and health systems throughout the country are launching compliance programs. Brent Saunders, president of the national Health Care Compliance Association, offers five important first steps that can enhance chances for success.
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authors.lastname: Egger
mesh_terms: D005375:Financial Audit; D005607:Fraud / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D008330:Management Audit; D015279:Organizational Culture; D016134:Organizational Policy; D009938:Organizations; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States