Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) When it comes to oversight of coding and documentation compliance on the Federal level, the top of the totem pole is the OIG for HHS. The mission of the OIG is to protect the integrity of the Department of Health &…
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Download Module Resources These Reference Documents are helpful tools and resources that relate to the mandatory compliance programs necessary in most healthcare offices. First, download, save, and review the original guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services about OIG Compliance Programs. This “mother-document” lays the foundation for all compliance programs and should be…
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The Role of a Compliance Officer The terms Compliance Officer (CO), Privacy Officer (Official), and Security Officer (Official) are terms referred to in the discussion of compliance. One or more workforce members may fill these roles. In a smaller practice, outside people may fulfill the roles while a large hospital might have more than one…
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Download Module Resources Knowing what is required from a small provider when it comes to HIPAA and OIG can be challenging. Being a small provider does not mean that you are exempt from these regulations. The following resources provide a deeper dive into what is required according to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as well…
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This tutorial will provide a simple overview of each of these regulatory entities. You will be able to compare the differences and similarities as well as identify the enforcement agencies for both. More importantly, you will be able to understand how compliance is considered ‘good business practices.’
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Our friends at ChiroHealthUSA have shared this short and simple explanation of the dangers of inducement violations. Many physicians think they are doing the right thing with discounts or freebies, but they are doing it the wrong way. Spend a couple of moments here and then determine whether your practice’s systems may be unknowingly exposing…
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