When healthcare providers sign contracts for payments by third-party payers, they agree to comply with a whole host of federal laws and regulations that pertain to medical practices. This talk provides a valuable roadmap on the important steps a practice administrator can set to become compliant. Explore more with the author of the MGMA Compliance Toolkit, and the MGMA HIPAA Policies and Procedures for Outpatient Providers, and the author of the OSHA Compliance Manual, which has been updated for Covid regulations. Learn about the probability of getting caught for violating a federal regulation and the severity of the fines under the law. The result will be peace of mind that an essential item for your practice has been addressed.
Learning Objectives:
Learn to answer every provider's question: "What can I go to jail for?"
Understand the high-risk areas of federal laws, such as the False Claims Act, HIPAA, OSHA and Human Resource regulations.
Gain take-aways that illustrate the importance for providers of having an effective compliance plan.