The document summarizes the findings of a 2010 healthcare compliance benchmark study. It found that 88% of the 1,420 healthcare compliance professionals surveyed expected to increase or hold steady their compliance budgets for 2010 due to increased regulatory scrutiny. The top priority for compliance programs in 2010 was preparing for HIPAA/HITECH privacy regulations. While claims audits were a major issue in 2009, managing them was only the 9th highest priority for 2010 as many felt prepared, though holding all parties accountable remained a challenge.