decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Physician Practice Model Compliance Plan / Using OIG's Physician Practive Model Compliance Plan
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Article Overview
This article summarizes OIG’s model approach to physician practice compliance planning and explains the kinds of practices it is intended to support. It is aimed at physicians, small group practices, and other independent practitioners who need a high-level understanding of compliance program development, implementation considerations, and the importance of tailoring plans to specific practice circumstances. The article also notes that the guidance should be read in light of other OIG resources, enforcement experience, and evolving legal and regulatory conditions.
Why This Topic Matters
Compliance planning is a core risk-management function for physician and other independent practices. Understanding the scope and limitations of OIG’s model helps organizations assess whether the guidance is relevant to their setting and reinforces the need for practice-specific and legally informed compliance programs.
What You Will Learn
- How OIG frames compliance planning for physician practices
- Which kinds of providers may find the model guidance useful
- Why compliance plans must be adapted to individual practice circumstances
- What broader OIG materials and enforcement sources may inform compliance program design
- Why legal counsel is important when implementing a compliance plan
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Small group practices
- Independent practitioners
- Compliance officers
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare counsel
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