Matt Dowell and Leanne Marek presented “Beyond the 7 Elements: Compliance Guidance from the OIG and DOJ” at the Georgia Healthcare Financial Management Association “C.A.R.E. Forum.” Matt and Leanne discussed the roles of the OIG and DOJ in health care enforcement and reviewed the recent guidance issued on compliance program effectiveness, breaking it down into seven elements:
- Standards, policies, and procedures
- Compliance program administration
- Screening and evaluation
- Communication, education, and training
- Monitoring, auditing, and internal reporting
- Discipline for noncompliance
- Investigations and remedial measures