Compliance officers in the healthcare sector have more responsibilities than ever before as healthcare organizations look to save on costs, a recent benchmark report finds.

The 2019 Healthcare Compliance Benchmark Report, conducted by SAI Global in partnership with compliance consulting firm Strategic Management Services, polled 419 people in the healthcare industry to gauge the current state of their compliance programs. One of the most notable trends, the report found, has been the evolving role of chief compliance officers, beyond simply regulatory compliance obligations.

Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...