Download Module Resources Download, save, and review this Reference Document that outlines the protocol required should the practice find that disclosing overpayments or other compliance issues is necessary. This guidance is directly from the Office of Inspector General and lays a strong foundation for a practice’s actions when self-reporting is required. OIG Provider Self-Disclosure
Staying Up-to-Date on Compliance-Related Activities
Stay In-The-Know About Compliance A Compliance Officer’s (CO) job is to stay up to date with the healthcare regulations that pertain to his/her practice policies and procedures. Doctors and Compliance Officers should take advantage of any available help to assist them with this task. Here are some helpful resources to ensure that you keep your…
Self-Reporting Errors and Instances of Potential Fraud
Self-Disclosure Protocols are Critical The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol, updated April 17, 2013, lays out the process for health care providers to voluntarily identify, disclose, and resolve instances of potential fraud involving the federal health care program. It enables providers to voluntarily disclose self-discovered…
A Physical vs. Electronic Compliance Manual
A Compliance Program is more than the manual that houses the policies and procedures. Each practice should scale the program to their size and needs. This quick training provides an explanation of the differences between an electronic manual and a physical manual. You choose whether one (or both!) would work best for your practice.
The Role of the Compliance Officer
The Compliance Officer (CO) is the heart of a practice’s Compliance Program. While compliance is everyone’s job, someone must be in charge. The Compliance Officer is a team member placed in charge of overseeing the implementation and execution of the Compliance program. This brief training outlines the role of the CO in the practice.
Duties of a Compliance Officer
Congratulations! You’re the Compliance Officer (CO) The responsibilities of the Compliance Officer (CO) are important, but the role does not require a significant investment in time if it is handled wisely. When you set up your calendar with compliance activities, we encourage you to spread the duties out and work on them a little at…