decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2000 Issue 10 (October)
Audit at least 5 records a year per doctor, suggests OIG guidance
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Article Overview
This article reviews final OIG compliance guidance for solo and small group practices. It focuses on the general expectations for internal auditing, staffing involvement in self-audits, and other compliance-program components practices should consider. The piece is useful for billing staff, compliance officers, and practice managers evaluating whether their practice’s compliance processes align with OIG’s voluntary guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps small practices understand the general scope of OIG compliance guidance and the kinds of internal review activities the agency says practices should consider when building a compliance program.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of OIG compliance guidance for solo and small group practices
- The role of annual self-auditing within a practice compliance program
- Who may be involved in practice self-audits and compliance oversight
- Other broad compliance-program elements referenced in the guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice managers
- Billing staff
- Compliance officers
- Physicians in solo or small group practices
- Healthcare administrators
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