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GAO Yellow Book Standards and Independent Review Organizations
The heightened focus on health care fraud, waste, and abuse at both the Federal and State levels in recent years…
Managing Risks When Implementing the New EHR Disclosure Accounting Requirements of ARRA
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law on February 17, 2009, a critical measure to stimulate…
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Documentation Required for Medicare Payment
Recent Developments Highlight the Importance of Medical Necessity Documentation The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied review in a case, reaffirming the…
New Charging Guidelines Underscore the Importance of Cooperation and Evidencing Program Effectiveness
A periodic independent audit or evaluation of the compliance program’s effectiveness is critical. This cannot be done credibly by the compliance…
Hospital Risk Management Program: Ten Risk Categories For The Four-Step Process
In a prior article, “Refocusing the Compliance Paradigm,” that appeared in the April 2008 issue of Compliance Today, we laid out…
Leasing Agreements between Hospitals and Physicians Draw Considerable Attention
Simple Tips to Help Compliance Professionals Understand Complex Standards and Improve Agreements By now most hospitals are acutely aware that the Office of…
Hospital Risk Assessments: Sources and Techniques
Risk assessments have become an important method for hospitals to establish and prioritize risk areas within their facilities. Specifically, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and…
How Do You Know Which Hotline Vendor is Right for Your Organization?
Hotline Vendor Considerations Many organizations are faced with the decision to outsource their hotline. This is an area unfamiliar to…