compliance plan

Basic Compliance Policies and Procedures

(January 5, 2016): Now that you have appointed an individual to be responsible for the compliance program and created a compliance committee to help the compliance officer, the focus should turn to basic compliance policies and procedures. If an effective compliance program is like a house with a solid roof to protect the inhabitants from […]

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How to Implement a Compliance Plan in Your Practice

(September 17, 2015): Despite the fact that Medicare and Medicaid requires that participating providers implement a compliance plan, most small providers have yet to complete the necessary steps to accomplish this requirement.  “My office manager went to a continuing education program, and she’s come back telling me we need a compliance program. I don’t know about

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Mandatory Compliance Programs for Medicaid & Medicaid Providers?

(July 30, 2014): In recent years, both the type and the frequency of Medicare and Medicaid audits of health provider and supplier claims have greatly increased. Not surprisingly, these administrative enforcement actions have led to a wide variety of adverse collateral effects, ranging from Medical Board investigations to the initiation of private payor audits. Notably,

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Does One of Your Employees Suffer from a Chronic Illness or Medical Condition? Consider the ADA When Assessing Their Request for Additional Medical Leave

(March 19, 2013): It’s a fact of life – essentially all us will likely fall ill or develop a chronic medical condition at some point during our employment. Employees working in physician offices, home health agencies and for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers are no exception. When this occurs, owners and managers cannot forget their

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