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Cost-effective compliance for the small provider.

F P Fedor1

  • 1Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, Sacramento, California, USA. Ffedor@murphyaustin.com

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|September 30, 2000
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Small healthcare providers can build effective compliance programs despite limited resources. Emphasizing due diligence and good-faith efforts demonstrates commitment, potentially leading to favorable Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews and improved financial performance.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Organizational Management

Background:

  • Small provider organizations face resource limitations for compliance program implementation.
  • The Office of Inspector General (OIG) allows flexibility for small organizations' compliance approaches.
  • Despite leniency, small providers must prioritize compliance program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advise small provider organizations on developing effective compliance programs within resource constraints.
  • To highlight the importance of due diligence and good-faith efforts in healthcare compliance for smaller entities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of OIG guidelines and recommendations for small healthcare providers.
  • Review of best practices in organizational compliance and risk management.
  • Conceptual framework for resource-efficient compliance program development.

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Main Results:

  • A less formal, budget-conscious compliance program is feasible for small organizations.
  • Emphasis on due diligence and good-faith actions is crucial for demonstrating compliance commitment.
  • Proactive compliance efforts can positively influence OIG investigations and organizational financial health.

Conclusions:

  • Small providers should prioritize a proactive compliance strategy, regardless of budget size.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to compliance through due diligence can mitigate risks and improve operations.
  • Effective compliance management is integral to both regulatory adherence and financial performance in small healthcare organizations.