As 2026 kicks off, now is the perfect time for compliance officers to step back and think strategically about where to focus their efforts this year. While much of the compliance role is necessarily reactive, an effective compliance program cannot survive on reaction alone.

On this week’s episode, healthcare attorney Susan Freed focuses on how and why compliance officers should set clear priorities for the year ahead – and how doing so can strengthen both the program and the organization’s culture of compliance.

For more ideas on building and strengthening your compliance program, explore previous podcast episodes and free resources at www.TheHealthcareCompliancePod.com.