title: Compliance issues for small and medium-size physician practices.
abstract: The purpose of this series of articles is to serve as a resource and guidance in the creation and implementation of a compliance program that includes a compliance plan and billing rules and regulations. This first part highlights why a written compliance plan is important for practices of all sizes.
authors.affiliation: The Cascardo Consulting Group, One Fox Run, Armonk, NY 10504, USA. dcascardo@aol.com
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cascardo
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016730:Program Development; D014481:United States