Portland, Ore. – September 30, 2025 – CDL Nuclear Technologies, a fast-growing leader in cardiac diagnostic solutions, has built a centralized compliance program to protect its culture, streamline processes, and scale with its rapid expansion. Under the leadership of Chief Compliance Officer Heather Hurst, CDL has transformed how its distributed workforce manages regulatory requirements while continuing to deliver trusted service to healthcare providers nationwide.
With operations spanning 12 hubs across the U.S. and a workforce that is two-thirds remote or clinical, CDL faces a unique compliance landscape: HIPAA privacy obligations, strict federal anti-kickback and Stark Law regulations, and radiation safety requirements.
“Our goal is not only to meet regulatory requirements but also to protect the great culture that makes CDL special,” said Hurst. “A strong compliance program is how we safeguard both our people and our customers.”
Turning challenges into strengths
When Hurst joined CDL, the company needed a program that could bring order to more than 100 policies, streamline annual acknowledgements, and make compliance simple and accessible for every employee. CDL centralized its compliance program to eliminate confusion, reduce risk, and build confidence across its workforce.
From policy management to incident reporting, CDL’s compliance approach now ensures employees know exactly where to go, what to do, and how to stay aligned with requirements.
Trusted partner in action
To achieve this transformation, CDL turned to NAVEX, a global leader in integrated risk and compliance management solutions. CDL leverages the NAVEX One platform, including policy lifecycle management, whistleblowing and incident management, and disclosure management to mitigate conflicts of interest. NAVEX One Compliance Assistant, a NAVEX One AI solution, further simplifies policy guidance and increases efficiency.
“NAVEX provides a single point of truth for all our compliance needs with the ability to scale as we grow,” Hurst said. “They’ve been great partners with the right expertise and solutions to advance our program.”
Achieving results that matter
CDL’s compliance program is a visible driver of trust, efficiency, and cultural strength across the organization. Employees now experience compliance as a natural part of their daily work, not a burden, which has improved adoption and reduced risk exposure.
“The real value of NAVEX One is its accessibility. Everything is in one place. Whether employees need to raise a concern, complete training, disclose information, or simply find a policy, they go straight to compliance hub. It’s a single source of truth that simplifies the user experience and empowers
compliance on the back end,” said Heather. “The platform’s connected intelligence and AI solutions tie together helpline calls, policy access, and training data so we can see the bigger picture, prioritize action items, identify potential risks and strengthen our program with clarity and confidence.”
Through NAVEX One, CDL was able to realize a number of key benefits:
- Centralized all policies, acknowledgements, and training into a single, user-friendly hub.
- Improved data analytics to help leadership and the Board track trends and prioritize action.
- Enhanced efficiency with automated workflows, reminders, and intuitive tools.
- Protected company culture by making compliance clear, consistent, and accessible.
Hurst credits both CDL’s leadership commitment and NAVEX’s trusted expertise for the progress. “What’s most valuable is how NAVEX helps us tell our compliance story with data and context, so executives and employees alike see why compliance matters,” she said.
Heather will also take part in Fall into Compliance: The Leadership Exchange, which will be held October 9, 2025, an opportunity for compliance leaders to explore AI accountability, peer benchmarking, and real-life experiences from small to mid-sized businesses.
About NAVEX
Trusted by 13,000 organizations, including over 75 percent of Fortune 100 and 500 companies, NAVEX is the global leader in risk and compliance solutions. Its NAVEX One platform strengthens risk and compliance programs, empowering organizations with unparalleled industry benchmark data and insights. NAVEX One provides a 360-degree view of enterprise, third party and ecosystem risk for enhanced regulatory compliance and proactive risk management. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, with a global presence, NAVEX continues to shape the future of governance, risk and compliance. Visit our blog or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
About CDL Nuclear Technologies
Founded in 1992, CDL Nuclear Technologies is a pioneer in advancing cardiac diagnostic solutions. Built on the expertise of a team of former nuclear medicine technologists—bringing together more than 150 years of combined laboratory experience, CDL has remained committed to breaking down barriers in access, cost, and equipment availability for Cardiac PET/CT.
Today, CDL Nuclear Technologies is recognized as the nation’s leading provider of end-to-end Cardiac PET and PET/CT solutions. Trusted by more than 250 cardiac practices and hospital leaders across the United States, CDL delivers unmatched flexibility, reliability, and innovation—solidifying its position as the premier partner in making advanced Cardiac PET/CT accessible to more patients and practices nationwide. Visit us at www.cdlnuclear.com or visit us on LinkedIn.