Discuss your peer's posts then evaluate legal risks and consequences and discuss how to use tools to mitigate risk.

Peer 1:The Legal Compliance clause is vital in mitigating risks associated with laws like the Certificate of Need. It ensures that all parties in the contract adhere to applicable regulations, including CON requirements, and provides a foundation for enforcing contract terms if compliance issues arise. This clause is an effective tool for reducing legal risks related to regulatory violations (Wolff, 2023).

Peer 2:Risk Mitigation - Implementing written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), responsible for overseeing compliance with healthcare laws and regulations for entities and individuals involved in federal healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid (Showalter, 2020b). The OIG provides federal guidance on compliance, including adherence to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The HHS OIG's compliance protocol is designed to address issues specific to federal healthcare programs and ensure adherence to federal standards.