CCMH Chief Operations and Compliance Officer earns National Healthcare Compliance Certification

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce that Matthew Pruitt, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, has earned the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Pruitt is the hospital’s former lab manager.

To achieve this certification, Pruitt successfully passed the Compliance Certification Board examination, a rigorous evaluation demonstrating specialized expertise in healthcare compliance, regulatory requirements, ethics, auditing, investigations, privacy, and compliance program management.

“Achieving this certification reflects my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and organizational integrity within healthcare,” said Pruitt. “I believe this accomplishment further strengthens our hospital’s compliance program and reinforces Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s commitment to providing ethical, compliant, and high-quality patient care.”

The CHC is a nationally recognized credential that validates a professional’s knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in managing complex compliance programs. Pruitt’s achievement highlights CCMH’s ongoing investment in leadership excellence and strict adherence to federal and state healthcare standards.