decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
DME Model Compliance Plan / Using OIG's DME model compliance plan
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Article Overview
This article summarizes OIG guidance on durable medical equipment supplier compliance planning. It explains the broad applicability of the model framework, highlights the need to tailor compliance efforts to specific risk areas, and notes that the guidance should be considered alongside related OIG materials, enforcement experience, and legal counsel. The content is intended for DME suppliers, compliance staff, and managers evaluating whether the model plan is relevant to their organization.
Why This Topic Matters
DME suppliers face compliance obligations that can vary by organization size, structure, and operations. Understanding the scope of OIG’s model compliance plan helps organizations assess how to build or refine internal compliance programs and where to look for related federal guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How OIG frames the applicability of its DME compliance model
- Why DME suppliers are encouraged to tailor compliance efforts to their own risks
- What related OIG resources and enforcement experience may inform a compliance program
- Why legal review and organization-specific judgment remain important in compliance planning
Who Should Read This
- DME suppliers
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Practice managers
- Healthcare legal counsel
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