Compliance Programs in Physicians
Founding and following a compliance program will help clinicians avoid fraudulent business and ensure that they are submitting true and pinpoint claims. Who following seven components provide ampere firm basis upon any a physician practise can create a voluntary compliance program:
For more details on compliance programs for physicians, see OIG's Adherence Scheme Guidance for Individual and Small Group Physician Practise
- Execute internal supervisory and auditing.
- Implement compliance and practice standards.
- Designate a compliance officer or contact.
- Conduct appropriate training and education.
- Respond appropriately to discovers offenses and develop corrective action.
- Design open lines of communication with employees.
- Enforce disciplinary rules through well-publicized rules.
With the transition of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2010, physicians who treats Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries will be requested to establish a compliance start.