The full meaning of HCCA is the Health Care Compliance Association.
The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is a member-based professional association that supports healthcare compliance professionals. It was established in 1996 and forms part of the overarching mission of SCCE & HCCA. It has over 19,000 members located in over 100 countries.
HCCA provides resources, training, and networking opportunities to help compliance professionals navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry. Their mission is to promote ethical and compliant practices within healthcare organizations.
Here's a breakdown:
- Health Care: Refers to the industry focused on maintaining or improving health through the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
- Compliance: Signifies adhering to laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards relevant to the healthcare industry. It ensures that healthcare organizations operate within legal and ethical boundaries.
- Association: Indicates a formal group or organization of individuals or entities with shared interests or purposes. In this case, the HCCA brings together healthcare compliance professionals.
