First, this assignment asks you to explain to our hypothetical client the
steps
First, this assignment asks you to explain to our hypothetical client the steps necessary to
implement and tailor a good compliance program. Further, the assignment asks you to
consider obstacles or challenges that might arise in such a process. (Remember, a successful
professional is often someone who can not only spot but solve problems!) The assignment
also asks you to consider the costs of such a program and any other issues that might arise.
This is beneficial to you because: (1) explaining something to someone else requires that
you really master it yourself and (2) healthcare compliance professionals are often tasked
with explaining healthcare compliance issues to providers and other medical
professionals.Finally, this assignment asks you to consider the implementation and tailoring
of a healthcare compliance program in the specific setting of a group of Christian healthcare
professionals. There are numerous issues of concern to Christian healthcare professionals
including: end-of-life and physician-assisted suicide issues, abortion issues, transgender
and related issues, etc. Christian healthcare compliance professionals should be able to
address and help others address these important issues.InstructionsAfter your meeting
with the Peaks of Otter Family Medicine, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Peaks” or the
“Corporation”), Board of Directors referenced in Memorandum: Health Care Compliance
Program Assignment, the Board unanimously voted to adopt a healthcare compliance
program for the practice. The Board also voted to hire you as a consultant to help the
Corporation implement the compliance program. The Office Manager, Sally Johnson, who
also serves as the Treasurer and COO for the Corporation, will be the point person for this
project and is your main point of contact.Sally and some of the Board members have
questions about the implementation of and tailoring of a compliance program for Peaks.
Therefore, Sally has asked you to publish a memorandum to her and the Board that will
answer these questions. Specifically, the memorandum should address the following:• What
steps will need to be taken to implement and tailor a good compliance program for the
Corporation?• What challenges or obstacles are likely to be faced in implementing and
tailoring a good compliance program for the Corporation?• Costs are obviously a concern
for any business. What costs should the Corporation expect to face? Must a full-time
compliance person be hired or can Sally handle it on the inside with your help as an outside
consultant when needed?• Are there other issues that they should be thinking about as they
embark on this process?