decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Fraud and Abuse / Internet resources
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Article Overview
This article summarizes major government websites and online training sources related to fraud, abuse, and health care compliance. It is useful for readers who need a quick map of federal program resources, policy information, training materials, and reference sites tied to Medicare, Medicaid, and related regulatory topics.
Why This Topic Matters
Knowing where to find authoritative federal guidance helps compliance, billing, coding, and audit teams locate current program information and training. The article serves as a navigation guide to agencies and reference portals used in health care oversight and administration.
Article Sections
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Primary Internet resources for federal health care programs
Introduces the main government websites and resource hubs relevant to federal health care program compliance and oversight.
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Office of Inspector General, HHS
Lists the types of compliance, enforcement, and oversight materials available through the HHS Office of Inspector General website.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Summarizes the categories of Medicare and Medicaid information, manuals, program materials, and regional resources available from CMS.
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CMS Medicare Training
Describes computer-based training topics offered through CMS for billing, compliance, and Medicare-related education.
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Government Printing Office
Identifies the federal laws and regulations access available through the Government Printing Office website.
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U.S. House of Representatives Internet Library
Points to the U.S. Code access resource used to review laws related to federal health care programs.
What You Will Learn
- Which federal websites provide compliance and fraud-and-abuse resources
- What types of Medicare and Medicaid materials are available online
- Where to find federal health care program laws, regulations, and reference tools
- Which government training topics are available for Medicare-related education
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance professionals
- Billing staff
- Auditors
- Health care administrators
- Provider office staff
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