In a Medical Practice Insider article, Michael A. Igel, a healthcare lawyer at Trenam Kemker, discusses seven questions that medical practices should ask and adhere to get through an audit successfully.
The seven questions are:
1. Do you have written standards of conduct and written policies and procedures?
2. Have you designated a compliance officer?
3. Do you have an effective training and educational program?
4. Do you have an auditing and monitoring process?
5. Are there effective lines of communication?
6. Is there an internal investigation and disciplinary process?
7. Do you have a response plan for offenses and corrective action?
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