decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Physician Practice Model Compliance Plan / Specific Risk Areas / Additional Risk Areas / Additional Risk Areas
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Article Overview
This article is a brief compliance-focused overview for physician practices, highlighting extra risk areas identified by OIG for inclusion in compliance programs. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, compliance staff, and billing/coding professionals who want a high-level view of topics that may warrant internal review.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the broader compliance landscape helps physician practices prioritize internal policies, training, and monitoring around areas that may present regulatory or billing risk. The article serves as a quick reference to the types of issues that can be included in a practice compliance plan.
What You Will Learn
- Which additional compliance risk areas are flagged for physician practices
- How OIG-related guidance can inform practice compliance planning
- The broad categories of operational and billing topics commonly reviewed in physician practice compliance programs
- Why these risk areas may be relevant to internal audits and policy development
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Billing and coding professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
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