Hofstra University’s Health Law and Policy Programs and the CHC® Exam
Healthcare compliance professionals play a critical role in today's complex regulatory environment, ensuring organizations meet legal obligations while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and organizational integrity. Hofstra University's Maurice A. Deane School of Law offers two distinct pathways to advance your career in this vital field: the Master of Arts in Health Law and Policy and the Advanced Certificate in Health Law and Policy. Both programs are specifically designed to prepare students for the nationally recognized Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® exam, providing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in healthcare compliance roles.
CHC® Exam Overview
The Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® credential, offered by the Health Care Compliance Association, represents the gold standard for healthcare compliance professionals. This certification validates an individual's expertise in relevant regulations and compliance processes essential for helping healthcare organizations understand legal obligations and promote organizational integrity.1
Key CHC® Exam Features:
- Valid for two years with renewal requirements
- Based on seven core competency areas covering 100% of exam content
- Focuses on practical compliance work experience and real-world application
- Requires meeting CCB CEU requirements and work experience or equivalent student experience
- Demonstrates proficiency in mitigating compliance-related risks in healthcare settings
The exam comprehensively covers seven critical domains:
- Standards, Policies, and Procedures
- Compliance Program Administration
- Screening and Evaluation
- Communication, Education, and Training
- Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems
- Discipline for Non-compliance
- Investigations and Remedial Measures
Healthcare’s Legal Complexity is Growing. Are You Ready to Lead?
Gain comprehensive expertise through our fully immersive health law programs. With 100% of coursework dedicated to healthcare regulation, compliance, bioethics, and policy, the LLM in Health Law and Policy and MA in Health Law and Policy are not just general legal studies degrees with health law electives. Looking for a quicker career boost? Start with the Certificate in Health Law and Policy. If you choose to continue on for a full degree program, those credits can be applied toward your chosen program.
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Hofstra University’s Program Alignment with CHC® Exam Requirements
Hofstra’s Health Law and Policy programs are strategically designed to align with all seven CHC® exam content areas, providing students with comprehensive preparation for certification success.
Advanced Certificate Program
- Duration: 8 months of part-time study
- Format: 4 focused courses
- Target Audience: Both lawyers and non-lawyers
- CHC® Preparation: Intensive, targeted curriculum specifically designed for exam readiness
Master of Arts Program
- Duration: 24 months with flexible scheduling
- Format: 100% online with optional certificate pathway
- Target Audience: Non-legal professionals seeking advanced expertise
- CHC® Preparation: Comprehensive foundation plus specialized compliance training
Both programs address the CHC® exam’s core competencies through:
- Standards, Policies, and Procedures (11% of exam): Students learn to develop, implement, and maintain compliance-related policies and procedures, integrate ethical principles with organizational codes of conduct, and create comprehensive compliance plans that align with regulatory requirements.
- Compliance Program Administration (19% of exam): The curriculum covers compliance program development, resource allocation, regulatory change management, and the critical relationship between compliance oversight and organizational governance.
- Screening and Evaluation (6% of exam): Students master due diligence processes, conflict of interest identification, government sanction list monitoring, and third-party compliance verification.
- Communication, Education, and Training (14% of exam): Programs emphasize translating complex healthcare regulations into actionable guidance, developing effective compliance training programs, and fostering organization-wide compliance culture.
- Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems (22% of exam): Students gain expertise in compliance risk assessment, audit methodology, internal reporting system design, and corrective action plan development and monitoring.
- Discipline for Non-compliance (8% of exam): The curriculum covers disciplinary policy development, consistent enforcement strategies, and regulatory reporting requirements for compliance violations.
- Investigations and Remedial Measures (20% of exam): Students learn investigation protocols, corrective action planning, government cooperation strategies, and voluntary disclosure processes.
Curriculum Highlights
Hofstra’s programs feature courses specifically designed to address CHC® exam content areas:
- Healthcare Regulatory Framework: Comprehensive coverage of federal and state healthcare regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid compliance, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act.
- Compliance Program Development: Hands-on experience creating effective compliance programs, including policy development, training design, and monitoring systems implementation.
- Healthcare Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Integration of ethical principles with legal requirements, promoting organizational integrity and professional accountability.
- Risk Management and Quality Assurance: Practical training in identifying, assessing, and mitigating healthcare compliance risks while maintaining quality patient care.
- Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Prevention: Detailed study of fraud detection, prevention strategies, and investigation protocols essential for CHC® certification.
Meeting CHC® Exam Eligibility Requirements
The CHC® exam requires candidates to meet specific work experience requirements or equivalent student experience. Hofstra’s programs help students satisfy these requirements through:
- Practical Application: Real-world case studies and projects that simulate actual compliance work experience
- CCB CEU Credits: Course completion provides continuing education units applicable toward certification requirements
- Professional Development: Networking opportunities and industry connections that enhance career prospects
- Academic Rigor: Graduate-level coursework that demonstrates commitment to professional excellence
Additional Benefits Beyond CHC® Exam Preparation
While CHC® exam preparation is a key program benefit, Hofstra’s MA and Certificate in Health Law and Policy programs offer additional advantages:
- Career Advancement: Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in healthcare compliance, risk management, quality assurance, and healthcare administration.
- Flexible Learning: 100% online format accommodates working professionals’ schedules, allowing students to advance their education while maintaining current responsibilities.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from practicing healthcare attorneys, compliance professionals, and industry experts who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Beyond compliance expertise, students develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills essential for healthcare leadership roles.
- Professional Network: Connect with fellow healthcare professionals, creating valuable relationships for career growth and knowledge sharing.
- Immediate Application: Students can immediately apply learned concepts in their current roles, creating immediate value for both the student and their organization.
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- Retrieved on July 3, 2025, from hcca-info.org/certification/become-certified/chc