The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General in Washington, DC provides guidance to hospice providers on designing effective compliance programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The guidance emphasizes the importance of tailored compliance programs for all hospice providers, regardless of size or profit status.
The Office of Inspector General's hospice compliance program guidance outlines seven key elements for providers to implement, including written policies, training programs, internal audits, and prompt corrective action for detected offenses. The guidance also highlights specific compliance risk areas for hospice providers, such as improper patient admissions and high-pressure marketing tactics, to ensure the delivery of quality palliative care services to terminally ill patients.
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