decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Employment and Employees / Monitoring employed physicians is one key to compliance / Monitoring employed physicians is one key to compliance
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Article Overview
This short compliance article explains why physician employment agreements need ongoing monitoring beyond initial contract review. It is aimed at compliance professionals, healthcare administrators, and physician practice leaders who oversee employment relationships involving referral sources. The discussion centers on federal anti-kickback concerns, employer oversight, and a reported enforcement case involving physician compensation and alleged lack of meaningful services.
Why This Topic Matters
Employment relationships with physicians can create regulatory exposure if compensation, services, and referrals are not properly monitored. Understanding the compliance issues helps organizations reduce enforcement risk and strengthen internal controls.
What You Will Learn
- Why ongoing oversight matters in physician employment compliance
- How referral-source relationships can create regulatory risk
- What kinds of employer controls are relevant to monitoring physician arrangements
- How enforcement actions can arise from inadequate documentation or supervision
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance officers
- Hospital administrators
- Physician practice managers
- Healthcare legal and regulatory professionals
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