decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Compliance / Internet resources
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Article Overview
This article is a resource guide to official federal websites and online references related to health care compliance, Medicare, Medicaid, fraud and abuse oversight, and provider education. It is aimed at readers who need reliable government sources for program guidance, training, manuals, regulations, and related reference material.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps compliance staff, coders, billing teams, and auditors quickly identify authoritative government sources used to research federal health care program rules, documentation, and policy updates.
Article Sections
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Federal health care program Internet resources
An overview of online resources from federal agencies and related government offices. The section summarizes categories of materials available for compliance, oversight, and program reference.
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Office of Inspector General, HHS
A list of OIG website resources covering oversight, integrity, and enforcement-related information. It includes several linked information categories and office pages.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS website resources focused on Medicare and Medicaid program information. The section also notes manuals, transmittals, billing forms, contacts, and statistical resources.
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CMS Medicare Training
Computer-based training topics available through CMS. The section highlights educational modules covering claims forms, coding, fraud and abuse, and Medicare-related administrative topics.
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Government Printing Office
Access to federal laws and regulations related to federal health care programs. This section points readers to official government legal reference materials.
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U.S. House of Representatives Internet Library
Access to the U.S. Code as a legal reference source. The section identifies another official repository for federal law related to health care programs.
What You Will Learn
- Where to find official federal health care program resources online
- Which government agencies provide compliance and oversight information
- What types of Medicare and Medicaid reference materials are available
- Which CMS training topics are offered through online modules
- Where to access federal laws, regulations, and the U.S. Code
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Billing staff
- Health care administrators
- Auditors
- Revenue cycle professionals
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