Industry Notes: Keep Your Compliance Calendar on Task or Face the Consequences

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps healthcare organizations stay aware of evolving federal compliance priorities and operational changes that can affect staff workflow, patient eligibility processes, billing systems, and vendor readiness.

Article Sections

1. OIG Work Plan updates

   This section explains a change in the timing and format of the HHS Office of Inspector General’s public work planning updates. It frames the update as part of ongoing compliance oversight and transparency efforts.

2. Recently added items to the monthly updates

   This section outlines the broad categories of Medicare program topics being added to the OIG’s monthly review process. It touches on prescription drug oversight, provider and supplier reporting, and broader Medicare payment reform monitoring.

3. Medicare cards are getting a revamp in 2018

   This section covers CMS’s transition to new Medicare cards and the administrative preparations organizations should make. It focuses on beneficiary communication, address validation, system readiness, and coordination with vendors.