This practical guide shows how to build an effective compliance and ethics program that will lower a business's risks and improve productivity. Research increasingly supports the notion that ethical, compliant businesses see increased productivity across a range of measurements. This practical guide tells business professionals, business and law students, and other interested parties exactly how that goal can be achieved. The book covers an extensive range of ethics-compliant laws and regulations impacting businesses today and identifies critical factors for successful compliance programs. Going well beyond works that speak in general terms about compliance-based actions, this unique volume delves into details about specific regulatory issues and the steps that can be taken to mitigate risk. The first half of the book shares general guidelines for creating or improving internal compliance and ethics programs. The second half identifies specific, high-risk regulatory areas; provides an overview of relevant laws; and sets forth best practices specific to the regulations discussed. By providing a simplified understanding of compliance with laws related to issues such as antitrust, international business, wages and labor, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and health care, the environment and more, the guide offers readers the tools necessary to improve an existing compliance program or create a new program where none has existed before.

Government enforcement initiatives are changing the face of health care, forcing the creation of compliance programs in all types of health care facilities. As a result, thousands of new positions for compliance professionals and personnel have emerged, and in fact the compliance profession has begun to differentiate itself within the health care industry. The first book to address this new profession, The Guide to Professional Development in Compliance will be an essential resource for anyone planning to enter or already working in a compliance role. Assuming the role of a compliance officer brings not just technical challenges For The design and implementation of a program, but also tremendous management responsibilities and needs for performance measurement guidance, role clarification and career advancement strategies. Each of these important issues will be addressed by experts in the field, who will provide detailed, practical guidance. Illustrating the discussions in each chapter are relevant case studies, historical examples, or experiences of the authors.

This vital resource offers higher education administrators—and anyone responsible for education records and the management of student information—a timely guide that will aid in the establishment of policies, procedures, and practices compliant with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In addition, the book contains information on the myriad changes to the FERPA rules that were enacted in 2008 including responding to the Patriot Act, conforming to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, regulations pertaining to online students, and more. Clifford A. Ramirez, a noted expert on FERPA, explains definitions and language, presents guidelines for the application of FERPA, and demonstrates how to develop FERPA deci sion-making abilities. Written for both new and seasoned administrators, this important book presents an oppor tunity for renewed understanding of FERPA, continued professional development, and individual self-audit for compliance. The book contains information on: FERPA and the regulatory universe of privacy Understanding FERPA basics Understanding the privacy rights under FERPA FERPA exceptions for parents and safety Other exceptions and FERPA concerns Presented in a concise yet comprehensive format, FERPA Clear and Simple can facilitate any institution's local assessment of regulatory compliance.

Thomas Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, is one of the leading writers, thinkers and commentators on the nuts and bolts of compliance. His always practical advice is now collated in The Compliance Handbook. This book incorporates the most recent pronouncements and guidance from the Department of Justice, including 2017's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, to provide the most up-to-date advice on what constitutes a best practices compliance program. In this one volume compendium, Fox brings together the tops ideas, topics and techniques you can incorporate your compliance program, literally in 31-days to more fully operationalize your compliance regime. If you want one volume to guide you in operationalizing compliance, this is it. This single volume will aid anyone from the most seasoned compliance professional to someone new to the compliance realm. The Compliance Handbook takes a deep dive into the topics most relevant to a compliance professional, including the role of the Board of Directors, Investigations, Internal Controls, the Role of HR in Compliance, Third Parties, Innovation in Compliance, a 360-Degree Approach to Communications, Written Standards and Business Ventures. What Others Are Saying Tom Fox does it again!-Kristy Grant-Hart- CEO, Spark Compliance Consulting and Author of "How to Be a Wildly Effective Compliance Officer Tom is an invaluable resource for compliance professionals, and even enforcement authorities, seeking a better understanding of compliance trends- James M. Koukios, Former Senior Deputy Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice

Investment Adviser Regulation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance and the Law gives you the thorough regulatory guidance you need to understand the rules currently governing investment advisers while ensuring you keep pace with the tougher rules to come. This straightforward, easy-to-read compliance resource shows you how to file and update the pivotal Form ADV and draft compliant advisory contracts.