OIG Oversight & Enforcement When it comes to oversight of coding and documentation compliance on the Federal level, the top of the totem pole is the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) . The mission of the OIG is to protect the integrity of the HHS programs…
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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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This tutorial will walk you through the HHS hierarchy of regulatory authorities that, although separate, have similar intent. As a result, providers are required to acknowledge both HIPAA and the Office of National Coordinator (ONC) with regards to patient access to their health record. You will learn what steps the inspector general (OIG) takes during…
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This Rapid Tutorial will focus on two 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…
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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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Every office should select a Compliance Officer. This person is the go-to person who will stay up to date on current OIG regulations, HIPAA requirements, and other regulations. It is vital that the clinic assign a person that will make sure these rules are being enforced. Normally, a compliance officer is detailed oriented and willing…
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