Corporate Compliance Officer

**Company Description** Baptist Health is the largest not\-for\-profit healthcare system in Arkansas, providing care through twelve hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, and more than 300 points of access across the state. The system includes a nursing and allied health school, retirement community, physician management company, and numerous therapy centers and clinics. As Arkansas' largest not\-for\-profit healthcare organization, Baptist Health has a workforce of over 12,000 team members supporting a broad range of clinical and non\-clinical services. The organization is committed to delivering high\-quality, compassionate care while supporting professional growth and development. Candidates joining Baptist Health will be part of a mission\-driven organization focused on improving the health and well\-being of the communities it serves. **Role Summary** The Compliance Officer is responsible for direction and oversight of all corporate compliance, privacy, and security efforts. They coordinate activities related to the Office of Inspector General's 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program to ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations, as well as Baptist Health policies. This position reports to the System President. **Program Leadership \& Strategy** * Ensure that Baptist Health operates in strict accordance with state and federal healthcare regulations. * Direct and expand the system\-wide Corporate Compliance Program, including the annual Compliance Work Plan, Code of Conduct, and internal policy architecture. * Provide regular reports directly to the Board of Trustees (Compliance\-Audit Committee) and the CEO regarding the system’s compliance program. * Chair the Corporate Compliance Committee, fostering a culture where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than an operational hurdle. **Regulatory Oversight \& Risk Mitigation** * Serve as the subject matter expert on healthcare fraud and abuse laws, specifically the Stark Law, Anti\-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and EMTALA. * Oversee the Privacy Office, ensuring robust HIPAA/HITECH compliance, managing the Privacy Officer and staff, and directing the response to any data breaches or OCR inquiries. * Monitor and audit Fair Market Value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness documentation for physician compensation and real estate transactions. **Investigations, Auditing, \& Enforcement** * Manage the corporate compliance hotline and direct all internal investigations concerning reported compliance, privacy, or ethical violations. * Design and execute routine and focused auditing/monitoring activities across all clinical service lines and billing departments (Revenue Cycle). * Coordinate with the Legal Department to manage responses to external audits, government subpoenas, or investigations (e.g., OIG, DOJ, CMS). **Qualifications** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, or similar) or Juris Doctor (JD) is highly preferred. * **Certification:** Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the HCCA is required. CHPC (Privacy) or CCEP (Compliance \& Ethics) is a preferred. * **Experience:** * Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, or healthcare law within a complex hospital or health system. * Demonstrated mastery of Stark Law, AKS, Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, and HIPAA. * Proven track record of successfully interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies (OIG, CMS, OCR). * The ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable, operational processes for clinical staff.