title: SEC actions compel new focus on disclosure.
abstract: Practical steps that healthcare organizations should take in creating disclosure programs that meet the Securities and Exchange Commission's guidelines for disclosure include: Establishing procedures for disclosure of financial and operational data; Conducting an internal audit of disclosure practices; Designating personnel responsible for disclosure and ensuring they receive appropriate training; Reassessing the organization's historic deal pattern; Making effective use of counsel; Establishing clearly defined policies for website disclosure.
authors: Foley & Lardner LLP, Chicago, USA. hjeffery@foley.com
authors: Heidi H
authors: HH
authors: Jeffery
authors: David Y
authors: DY
authors: Bannard
mesh_terms: D030881:Disclosure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033161:Government Regulation; D007449:Investments / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States