Every compliance officer knows “The OIG’s Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program” and strives to place these elements at the core of their organization. Here's a review of The Seven Elements...they can be intimidating! Implementing written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee. Conducting effective training and [...]
Home Medical Equipment (HME) can be vital to patient survival. In the forefront in healthcare, Prior Authorization (PA) needs a considerable amount of attention to streamline efficiencies for prescribing HME. A staggering 91% of all care delays occur because of issues with the PA process, according to an AMA conducted survey. Prior Authorization requirements are [...]
Few things are as critical to the operation of your healthcare business as compliance. Of course, every other facet of your business is important, but unless you’re meeting the required standards of regulatory compliance, you’re jeopardizing the very survival and existence of your entire operation due to the potential liabilities created when compliance takes a [...]
