AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2011 Bulletin 2
Office of Inspector General Fiscal Year 2012 Work Plan Spotlights Radiology and Radiation Oncology
Office of Inspector General Fiscal Year 2012 Work Plan Spotlights Radiology and Radiation Oncology Several new radiology-related projects appear in the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Work Plan. Why does that matter to radiologists? The OIG functions under Congress' mandate to review health care–related programs and operations. The Work Plan is the OIG's annual "playbook" of upcoming investigations, audits, and reports. Its Work Plan lists health care arrangements it believes cost too many dollars or could violate federal fraud and abuse laws. Members who render patient care in the areas...
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Article Overview
This article explains the relevance of the HHS Office of Inspector General’s Fiscal Year 2012 Work Plan for radiology and radiation oncology. It is aimed at radiologists and their staff, and it describes the Work Plan at a high level as a source of federal oversight priorities affecting health care operations, documentation, and billing vigilance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps radiology and radiation oncology practices understand that federal audit and fraud-and-abuse oversight may focus on their services, making compliance awareness and documentation practices important.
What You Will Learn
- What the OIG Work Plan is and why it is monitored by health care providers
- Why radiology and radiation oncology appear in federal oversight priorities
- Who should pay attention to this type of work plan update
- The general compliance and operational relevance of the FY 2012 OIG Work Plan
Who Should Read This
- Radiologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health care administrators
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