Compliance Plan Assessments
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continues to provide guidance to hospitals for developing and maintaining effective compliance programs. In the January 31, 2005, Federal Register (page 32014), the OIG states that "the single biggest risk area for hospitals is the preparation and submission of claims or other requests for payment."BKD Health Care Group helps develop and implement a compliance program, including compliance plan assessments. We can help your organization:
Potential Benefits to You
- Identifies potential compliance risks
- Improves compliance performance
- Improves staff knowledge
- Design and implement a compliance program
- Conduct compliance training and review compliance policies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing compliance programs
- Identify risk areas and develop an annual work plan
- Conduct audits of claims submissions for:
- Inaccurate coding
- Duplicate billing
- Unbundling services
- Medical necessity
- Inadequate documentation
- Inappropriate admissions and discharges
For More Information
Contact your BKD advisor or:Ann King
BKD Health Care Group Leader
800.581.4290
