In this episode of Compliance Deconstructed, we unpack fiduciary responsibilities and board governance essentials. Jessica Zeff and Elvan Baker explain how compliance officers can support their boards, clarify duty of care and loyalty, and create structures that promote transparency and accountability. Whether you're new to board management or facing governance challenges, this episode offers practical, actionable insight.

Budgeting isn’t just a spreadsheet exercise—it’s a compliance strategy. In Episode 13 of Compliance Deconstructed, Jessica Zeff, Lorie Davis, and Elvan Baker explore how to build a budget that truly supports the demands of modern compliance work. They unpack common budgeting pitfalls, risks of under-resourcing, and why the 2025 Medicare Final Rule makes proactive planning more important than ever.

The Three Lines of Defense model defines clear roles in managing healthcare compliance and risk. Operational teams own the process, compliance provides oversight, and internal audit ensures accountability. When these roles align, organizations reduce risk, strengthen governance, and create programs that prevent issues before they arise—building a sustainable culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

AI tools promise faster, cheaper prior authorization decisions—but at what cost? The UnitedHealth lawsuit highlights how algorithms can increase denials and harm patients when oversight lags behind innovation. Compliance leaders must ensure AI decisions remain transparent, clinically sound, and patient-centered. The goal isn’t to reject technology—it’s to balance efficiency with ethical, accountable care.