The Compliance Officer's Handbook

A comprehensive toolkit for compliance officers

The Compliance Officer’s Handbook, Second Edition, gives compliance officers everything they need to take charge of a healthcare compliance program. Whether you are new to the field or seasoned compliance professional who want to incorporate the latest strategies, this resource will help you:

Save time with sample policies and procedures Improve auditing and monitoring with field-tested tools Perform more thorough internal investigations with step-by-step processes Implement the latest best practices for compliance programs Stay up to date on regulations affecting compliance Keep informed with details on new government and industry guidance Meet new regulatory and industry challenges Transform theory into practice with case studies offering real world applications Answer frequently asked questions from the field Locate additional compliance resources Come up to speed on compliance terminology

The tools and information you need to lead a comprehensive compliance program

This revised edition is packed with even more practical tools, case studies, tips and tools, sample audits, and sample policies and procedures to help you construct a comprehensive program and meet new regulatory and industry requirements. All of these tools and strategies have been created, tested, and proven by professionals in the field.

Your copy includes:

Revisions to the Stark Law included in Phase III Various payment schedule changes from 2007 to 2009 Increased importance of Medicaid compliance as states step up their Medicaid fraud enforcement Increased focus on quality of care from CMS, HCCA, OIG, and AHLA Attention to Medicare/Medicaid solvency

Check out the table of contents:

Chapter 1: History and Evolution of Compliance Chapter 2: OIG Guidance for Compliance Programs Chapter 3: The Regulatory Environment Chapter 4: Internal Strategies for Best Practices Chapter 5: The Risk Assessment Chapter 6: Training Strategies Chapter 7: Auditing and Monitoring Chapter 8: Effective Internal Investigations

If you are . . .

• Compliance Officer • CEO and COO of hospitals • Internal auditor …you’ll find the advice and strategies for compliance success in The Compliance Officer’s Handbook, Second Edition.