decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
OIG Model Compliance Plan / Step 2 - Write Standards and Procedures / Step 2 - Write Standards and Procedures
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Article Overview
This article explains the role of written standards and procedures in a compliance program and discusses general approaches organizations can use to build them. It is aimed at providers and other healthcare organizations looking to organize risk areas, use available compliance resources, and align internal policies with broader compliance guidance from OIG, CMS, and related entities.
Why This Topic Matters
Written standards and procedures are a foundational element of compliance efforts because they help organizations identify risk areas, strengthen internal controls, and organize responses to fraud and abuse concerns. The article is relevant for healthcare entities that need a practical framework for assembling or updating compliance documentation.
What You Will Learn
- Why written standards and procedures are a core part of a compliance program
- How organizations can prioritize risk areas when resources are limited
- Ways to incorporate outside compliance materials into internal documentation
- How to organize and maintain compliance reference materials over time
- Which kinds of fraud and abuse topics may need to be addressed first in a compliance effort
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Healthcare providers
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Billing organizations
- Healthcare administrators
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