A good healthcare compliance program is all about reducing risk, both in patient care and in financial reimbursement. This detailed blog by compliance expert, CJ Wolf, will bring you up to date on the compliance risks associated with certain anesthesia services.
Continue readingHow to Avoid Compliance Risk in Peripheral Vascular Reimbursement
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) reimbursement is fraught with potential compliance pitfalls. With increased scrutiny and worrisome statistics about improper payments, healthcare providers must identify and mitigate any PVD compliance risks that could jeopardize their operations.
This expert-written blog addresses the pressing concern of compliance risks in PVD reimbursement. It provides insights into regulatory trends, recent investigations and best practices.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate this complex environment and safeguard your organization’s reputation and financial sustainability. Learn effective strategies to mitigate compliance risks in peripheral vascular reimbursement by focusing on medical necessity and adherence to guidelines.
Continue readingThree Strategies to Align Compliance with Revenue Cycle
The revenue cycle is the process that starts with a patient’s initial appointment and ends with full payment for services. It encompasses all the administrative and clinical functions that contribute to collecting patient service revenue. For healthcare organizations that provide services to patients, the revenue cycle is the organization’s financial lifeblood.
Continue readingHow to Avoid False Claims Related to Medical Necessity
“There is no silver bullet to solving medical necessity risks as they relate to medical claims submitted to payers such as Medicare. That said, these tips can be a starting point for compliance programs who know they need to minimize their compliance risk around medical necessity.”
Continue readingRevenue Cycle Management Compliance: Ensuring Financial Health in Healthcare
“Revenue cycle management compliance is crucial for the financial health and operational success of healthcare providers. By adhering to regulatory standards, ensuring accurate billing and coding, and protecting patient information, healthcare facilities can avoid legal repercussions and maintain patient trust.”
Continue readingUncovering $9 Million in Unbilled Services
“My success in uncovering millions of dollars in unbilled services demonstrates how revenue protection is a tangible way Compliance delivers value to healthcare organizations. It also underscores how compliance professionals make an impact across the business through building relationships, shaping culture, preventing fines, and positioning Compliance as true partner.” – Maeve O’Neill
Continue readingHealthcare Compliance Risks with Urine Drug Testing Overpayments
Urine drug testing overpayments drove up to $216 million in overpayments to Medicare over five years, according to a recent OIG audit report.
Continue readingCompliance Risks Associated with Outlier Payments
Protect healthcare revenue: reduce the risk of fines and payback for inappropriate outlier payments created by unjustified price increases.
Continue readingHealthcare Compliance is Everybody’s Business: Clinical, Revenue Cycle, IT, Sales and Marketing
Build relationships with these key clinical and operational areas – Nursing, Physicians, Revenue Cycle, IT, Sales and Marketing. Help them achieve their goals.
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