Delena Howard,
CPC, CPC-H

Executive Director

 

To learn more on how we can help your business please call (904) 224-9787 or email Delena.

 

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Regulatory Issues

 

The government is always watching. With the creation of special investigative task forces and the imposition of heavy financial and criminal penalties for violations, the government has made a strong statement supporting its commitment to a determined and sharply focused compliance enforcement effort. Given the potential risks, the interpretation of law becomes increasingly important within your practice.

 

A knowledgeable, proactive approach to compliance with applicable laws and regulations is the key to defending against fraud and abuse. The implementation of an effective compliance program can provide your practice with the “insurance” you need to protect yourself against future liabilities on two levels:

• Implementing a solid self-compliance program with appropriate controls can reduce the chances of an investigation.

• If a problem should arise, being able to document that you have processes in place that are attentive to compliance issues can minimize the impact of an investigation, including such aftereffects as punitive damages and interest.

 

The consultants of LBA Healthcare Consulting Services monitor government agencies, Wall Street, and local managed care markets to prepare you in advance for developments that have the potential to produce significant opportunities or repercussions. Our regulatory compliance services include:

• Medicare compliance
• Chart audits
• HIPAA compliance
• OSHA compliance
• CLIA compliance
• NPI compliance