This Rapid Tutorial will focus on areas that are often overlooked when developing policies in the clinic. Once a clinic has established the rules, they need to take it a step further and create a process for following the rules. Once an overview of the process is established, the clinic will need to develop step-…
The Three Ps of Compliance
Policy-Process-Procedure Although policies are a foundational piece of compliance, very few people can clearly describe the differences between policies, processes, and procedures. When it comes to compliance, some practices simply download policies from a website, slap their name on it, and hope for the best. Taking this approach can put your practice at greater risk…
OIG Exclusion Status
The OIG Exclusion Process As a Compliance Officer, it is vital that you confirm the exclusion status of each and every individual who comes into contact with health information in the practice. The OIG has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from federally funded health care programs pursuant to sections 1128 and 1156 of…
Compliance Officer Duties
This tutorial gives a clinic the opportunity to review the compliance officer duties and confirm that all matters of compliance are being addressed. Some clinics will find that the compliance officer may have focused on only one portion of compliance and as a result overlooked other required components. Use this tutorial as a checklist for…
The Role of the Compliance Officer
Every office should select a Compliance Officer. Through out this training we will refer to this individual as an officer but depending on the regulatory authority, the title may be Compliance Official or Compliance Contact. This person is the go-to person who will stay up to date on current OIG regulations, HIPAA requirements, and other…
OIG Implementation Task 1
It is time to put into practice what you have learned. As you work with your dedicated Compliance Specialist be sure to provide a copy of any already established or drafted policies. Throughout this process the assigned Compliance Specialist will review all completed documents prior to finalizing them in your Compliance Manual. Create a Compliance…