title: Who needs unnecessary stress? Basic steps prevent insurer audits.
abstract: To say the least, any type of audit or investigation can be very stressful on a physician's practice. And, of course, negative findings may lead to severe financial repercussions when an insurer demands refunds of overpayments, or you find yourself on the defensive in criminal or civil litigation. Although there can be no guarantees, taking the necessary steps now can prevent an audit and protect your practice if one does occur.
authors.affiliation: Healthcare/Business Analysis & Solutions, Inc., Harrisburg, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Hicks
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D008485:Medical Audit; D010414:Pennsylvania; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control