title: Errors in compliance with federal rules and regulations relating to healthcare benefits programs: the University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery experience.
abstract: This article details the errors in compliance with federal rules and regulations relating to the healthcare benefits programs at the University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery from 1996 through 2002. University faculty members, regardless of the organization to which they belong, will be identified by the federal government as the individual responsible in healthcare finance inquiries. A full understanding of all regulations and an active compliance program are necessary to avoid problems, including criminal prosecution.
authors.forename: H Richard
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Winn
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D003415:Crime / Q000517:prevention & control; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000592:standards; D035082:Federal Government; D005607:Fraud / Q000517:prevention & control; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D014861:Washington