Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 18.12.1998

Solicitation of Information and Recommendations for Developing OIG Compliance Program Guidance for the Nursing Home Industry

This Federal Register notice seeks the input and recommendations of interested parties into the OIG's development of a compliance program guidance for the nursing home industry and its providers and suppliers, especially those serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Many providers and provider organizations have expressed an interest in better protecting their operations from fraud and abuse. The OIG has developed guidances for hospitals, clinical laboratories, home health agencies and third-party medical billing companies. Currently, the OIG has under development compliance program guidance for the durable medical equipment, prosthetic and orthotic supply industry and Medicare+Choice organizations with coordinated care plans. In order to provide a clear and meaningful guidance to those segments of the health care industry involved in the ownership and operation of nursing care facilities, the OIG is soliciting comments, recommendations and suggestions from concerned parties and organizations on how best to develop a compliance program guidance and reduce fraud and abuse within the nursing home industry.