2023 Annual Compliance and Auditing Benchmark Report

The 2023 Annual Compliance and Auditing Benchmark Report presents findings from a survey involving over 800 professionals in the healthcare compliance sector. The report outlines the current state of compliance programs, highlighting that 94.1 percent of respondents have a formal compliance program in place. It details the demographics of survey participants, including their roles and the size of their organizations. The report discusses key compliance challenges, particularly the evolving landscape of laws and regulations, with 43 percent of respondents identifying this as their greatest challenge. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of HIPAA compliance, noting that 25 percent of respondents view it as a major risk. The report also examines the effectiveness of compliance programs, revealing that 66 percent of organizations utilize internal audit results to measure effectiveness. The document serves as a valuable resource for compliance professionals seeking to understand trends and challenges in the field.