Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is the leading professional organization supporting compliance officers, auditors, privacy professionals, and regulatory leaders across the healthcare industry. Through certification, education, and community engagement, HCCA strengthens organizational ethics, reduces regulatory risk, and promotes effective compliance program management.
📜 Core Programs
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) — A nationally recognized credential validating expertise in healthcare laws, regulations, compliance program structure, auditing, investigations, and enforcement risk.
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) — A credential focused on HIPAA privacy, breach response, patient rights, and data governance.
- Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) — A specialized certification covering clinical research compliance, IRB oversight, billing integrity, and federal research regulations.
- Compliance Education & Training — Conferences, workshops, webinars, and continuing education programs supporting compliance professionals at all levels.
🧭 Overview
HCCA plays a central role in shaping healthcare compliance standards across hospitals, physician groups, payers, research institutions, and public health organizations. Its certifications are widely recognized by compliance departments, legal teams, and regulatory agencies as indicators of professional competence and ethical leadership.
HCCA’s flagship credential, the CHC, validates a professional’s ability to design, implement, and manage effective compliance programs aligned with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, the False Claims Act, and OIG guidance.
🤝 Community & Support
HCCA provides a robust community through national and regional conferences, member forums, publications, and certification study groups. Members gain access to continuing education, peer collaboration, and regulatory updates that support ongoing professional development in a rapidly evolving compliance landscape.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: hcca-info.org
- Founded: 1996
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Focus Areas: Healthcare compliance, privacy, research compliance, regulatory oversight
- Delivery Format: Online courses, conferences, certification exams, continuing education
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Education
- Secondary Sector: Privacy, Security & Research Compliance
🗂 Category Assignment
- Healthcare Compliance
- Privacy & HIPAA
- Research Compliance
- Regulatory Education
- Ethics & Governance
🔗 Related Providers
- ASHRM – American Society for Health Care Risk Management
- AHIMA – American Health Information Management Association
- HIMSS – Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society
- NAAHP – National Association of Healthcare Quality
🎓 Related Programs
- CHC – Certified in Healthcare Compliance
- CHPC – Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance
- CHRC – Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance
- Healthcare Compliance Training & CE
