Compliance. What's around the corner?
Compliance officers and financial managers should forge an alliance to ensure their organization's ethics and integrity. Many financial and compliance issues stem from clinical research. Billing for experimental devices must follow specific rules, especially when payment is from Medicare. The charge description master should receive detailed attention to improve efficiency and net revenues. Violations of protected health information can have serious financial implications.
Orlando Regional Healthcare System, College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA. sshowal@orhs.org
J Stuart
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Showalter
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