Assessment of Misinterpretation of Regulation by Compliance Professionals: A Multimethod Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The volume and complexity of administrative regulations, standards, and associated tasks contribute to administrative burden in health care. Misinterpretation and misapplication of regulations impede efficiency and contribute to professional dissatisfaction.

Objectives

The authors aimed to 1) understand the compliance professional role, training, and background; 2) uncover their perspectives toward documentation and administrative burden; and 3) identify common regulatory misconceptions by compliance professionals.

Methods

In June 2023, the authors surveyed a sample of professionals serving in compliance roles listed within the directory of a national network of federally qualified health centers. Data were collected through REDCap. Follow-up interviews wer

SUBMITTER: Panzer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12168038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature