“As regulations change or investigations are needed, we often get pushed to work faster, meet tighter deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. While this approach might seem efficient on the surface, it often leads to several downsides—burnout, decreased productivity, and a decline in the quality of work.”
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“The U.S. government has recently increased its focus on foreign influence in academic research – which some call ‘academic espionage.’”
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“Radiology services have unique characteristics, and some unique compliance considerations that accompany them include compliance rules associated with physician orders, medical necessity, local coverage determinations, and teaching physician settings.”
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“As we get underway in the Fourth Quarter, both football coaches and Compliance Officers must be prepared to take inventory, assess progress, and report the results to demonstrate positive outcomes.”
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“There’s another incredibly helpful resource that some might not be as familiar with: the list of services that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) include in their Target, Probe and Educate (TPE) plan.”
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“Compliance is not just about enforcing rules – it is about guiding your organization towards a culture of integrity and excellence. By embodying these principles, you can demonstrate competence, credibility, and collaboration.”
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“Whether you’re resolving a complex billing issue, or advising your leadership team about a business proposal, the ability to effectively make decisions is a valuable asset for any compliance officer.”
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“Rather than limiting the breadth and scope of your compliance program to what is minimally required by regulators, think of the breadth and scope of what it should be.”
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“Keep in mind that your healthcare leaders often will not be as knowledgeable about requirements in regulations or something else as you are. For that reason, what may seem like an obvious concern to you may not be so obvious to them. Be open to the fact a gap may exist, and give them grace if they made a decision that unintentionally creates an issue that needs to be corrected.”
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