Code of Conduct (Hospitals and Health Systems)

A healthcare organization's code of conduct demonstrates its commitment to compliance. Healthcare providers (e.g., physicians and hospitals) and their vendors are required by federal law, including the Affordable Care Act, Social Security Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, to adopt effective compliance programs to prevent, detect, and correct fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as to secure protected health information, among other requirements. This template—designed for large hospitals and health systems—provides standard provisions, terms, and conditions, and includes guidance, drafting notes, and optional clauses. Add it to your forms library today!

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