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UW Medicine operates in a multifaceted and dynamic environment which is subject to intricate legal and regulatory requirements governing clinical, teaching and research activities. In recent years, academic health centers across the nation have seen a dramatic increase in the number and complexity of regulations from state and federal agencies, greater external scrutiny and progressively costly sanctions. In response to the complicated compliance environment, all components of UW Medicine have established compliance offices (including the practice plans, University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Hall Health Primary Care Center, UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, and the School of Medicine). Collectively, these offices are responsible for the development and implementation of compliance programs for issues such as professional fee billing, hospital facility billing, clinical research billing, HIPAA privacy and information security, and other regulatory requirements. In order to establish an institution-wide perspective, compliance directors meet bimonthly with the UW Medicine Associate Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer and attend the UW Medicine Board Compliance Committee meetings. Core elements of UW Medicine compliance programs include:Committment and support from executive leaders Institutional policies, standards and expectations Education and outreach Routine monitoring and auditing Timely and appropriate responses to compliance issues On-going assessment, analysis and response to emerging risks and regulatory developments Mechanisms (including hotlines) which invite and enable the safe reporting of compliance concerns Timely investigation of reported concerns and protecting of complainant rights Implementation of appropriate sanctions and corrective actions to address noncompliance when it occurs Process improvement projects as needed to enhance compliance efforts Regular evaluations of program effectiveness The commitment to compliance is imbedded in the expectation that all members of UW Medicine will meet the professional, ethical and regulatory standards associated with their individual roles. Faculty, staff, residents and students are all expected to maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations related to their work, comply with UW Medicine policies and procedures, act in a professional and ethical manner, and contact appropriate institutional offices when questions or concerns about compliance arise. UW Medicine's commitment to effective compliance programs demonstrates a deep awareness of its accountability to the public and the people it serves. Its commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards are all directly linked to UW Medicine's mission of exemplary patient care, teaching and research. If you have questions about compliance programs at UW Medicine, or need more information about your rights and responsibilities, please contact a compliance director.