Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC

Your one-stop hub for strategic frameworks and best practices that integrate governance, risk management, and compliance into daily operations. Explore insights and real‑world examples that turn complex mandates into clear, resilient programs.

7 Things to Know About the Two-Midnight Rule

The Two-Midnight Rule is a Medicare policy determining when inpatient admissions are appropriate for payment under Medicare Part A. This rule is crucial for hospitals, physicians, and healthcare administrators to understand, as it significantly impacts hospital payment and beneficiary cost-sharing.  Understanding and complying with the Two-Midnight Rule is essential for healthcare providers to ensure appropriate Medicare billing and to avoid potential financial penalties.   Specific actions are needed, ...

By |2025-08-29T18:12:36+00:00February 7th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

2024 HIPAA Benchmark Report (pdf)

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 HIPAA Benchmark Report Download ​ ​Strategic Management Services, in partnership with SAI360, presents a comprehensive look at the current state of HIPAA Privacy Programs through our 3rd Annual HIPAA Compliance Survey, conducted in November 2023. This survey, which garnered insights from various healthcare providers across the United States, sheds light on the intricacies of HIPAA program structures, ...

The Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cyber Risk Management, 2023

A Gartner® research report, courtesy of SAI360 Gartner states, "This Hype Cycle for Risk Management describes the related concepts, methods, processes and technology solutions that organizations can use to develop programs to withstand risk events or seek risk-related opportunities." At SAI360, we help more than a million users in 26 countries make sense of the variety and pace of risks today's organizations face. We understand the ...

By |2025-06-13T16:41:33+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Strengthen Your Defense Against Phishing Attacks with SAI360’s Data Protection Courses

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, phishing attacks remain one of the top cybersecurity threats faced by businesses globally. According to Proofpoint, 83 percent of organizations fall victim to a scam attack every year. These attacks aim to trick employees into disclosing sensitive data or granting system access, leading to potential breaches that can cost millions in damages. Phishing attacks and phishing schemes are becoming more ...

By |2025-04-28T02:55:26+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Data Privacy & Protection, Ethics & Compliance Learning|

2024 HIPAA Benchmark Report

HIPAA Benchmark Report As 2024 presses on, healthcare organizations are finding themselves amidst a sea of evolving challenges and opportunities in compliance with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). In a landscape shaped by the ongoing effects of COVID-19, changing federal and state regulations, and heightened public awareness of data privacy, staying afloat requires adaptability, foresight, and robust compliance strategies. Strategic Management Services, ...

By |2025-06-02T16:37:26+00:00January 31st, 2024|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC|

Instant download: Gartner® Top Strategic Predictions for 2024 and Beyond

Instant download: Gartner® views of AI and the Year Everything Changed In the introduction to its end-of-year report: ‘Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions for 2024 and Beyond – Living with the Year Everything Changed,’ Gartner analysts share: "2023 was the year ChatGPT and generative AI unleashed massive creativity and productivity potential. But the breadth and depth of the innovation affects everything, and there is no simple ...

By |2025-06-13T16:42:14+00:00January 25th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Watch 2024 HIPAA Compliance Survey Results

In this webinar, Strategic Management Services and SAI360 present results from the 3rd Annual HIPAA Compliance Survey. The survey was designed to address the structure, status and progress of HIPAA Privacy Programs in today’s healthcare industry. This webinar on-demand features a discussion by Strategic Management Services' Robbi-Lynn Watnik and Natalie Lesnick on best practices and improvements based on information gleaned from the survey results. Specific ...

By |2025-11-07T21:51:59+00:00January 24th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC, Whistleblowing|

Watch 2024 HIPAA Compliance Survey Results (Video)

Strategic Management Services, in partnership with SAI360, presents the 3rd Annual HIPAA Compliance Survey results. The survey was designed to address the structure, status and progress of HIPAA Privacy Programs in today’s healthcare industry. This webinar on-demand features a discussion by Strategic Management Services' Robbi-Lynn Watnik and Natalie Lesnick on best practices and improvements based on information gleaned from the survey results.​

By |2024-01-23T17:50:08+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC, Whistleblowing|