Compliance: Know When Your Financial Arrangements Could Cause Compliance Nightmares

Article Overview

This article discusses how routine fee waivers, discounts, and other financial arrangements can create compliance problems for health care practices. It is aimed at providers, practice managers, and compliance staff who need a general understanding of fraud and abuse risks, payer contract concerns, and when legal review may be needed. The guidance focuses on federal compliance topics and common office situations involving patient cost-sharing and professional courtesy.