decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Clinical Lab Model Compliance Plan / Using OIG's clinical lab model plan
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Article Overview
This article explains the Office of Inspector General’s model compliance plan for clinical laboratories and why it matters for labs of different sizes and settings. It summarizes the general subjects the guidance addresses, how the plan is intended to be adapted, and the role of legal and regulatory changes in shaping a lab’s compliance program. The article is aimed at compliance professionals, laboratory administrators, billing teams, and others responsible for lab oversight.
Why This Topic Matters
Clinical laboratories operate in a highly regulated environment, and the article helps readers understand the scope and purpose of an OIG model compliance framework. It is useful for identifying which broad compliance areas may need attention when building or reviewing a lab compliance program.
What You Will Learn
- What the OIG model compliance plan is intended to do for clinical laboratories
- Why lab compliance plans may need to be tailored to size, resources, and setting
- Which broad compliance topics the guidance highlights for labs
- How changing laws and payer requirements can affect compliance planning
Who Should Read This
- Clinical laboratory administrators
- Compliance officers
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Healthcare legal counsel
- Hospital and independent lab managers
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