title: Making the commitment to compliance.
abstract: After several years of investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse by healthcare organizations, the federal government is not letting up. Organizations should not underestimate the importance of having a compliance program in place. Organizations need to evaluate their program to determine what's working and what's not and maintain clear channels of communication with their board of directors.
authors: BKD, LLP, Kansas City, MO, USA. lfogel@bkd.com
authors: Lawrence A
authors: LA
authors: Fogel
authors: Joseph M
authors: JM
authors: Watt
mesh_terms: D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D033161:Government Regulation; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D014481:United States