OIG 2006 Work Plan for Physician Practices

Written by Reed Tinsley, CPA | July 25, 2006

Key OIG Focus Areas for Physician Practices in 2024

As a reminder, here is what the Office of Inspector (i.e. the government) plans to be looking at this year related to physician practices:

Billing Service Companies
Medicare Payments to VA Physicians
Care Plan Oversight
Ordering Physicians Excluded From Medicare
Physician Pathology Services
Cardiography and Echocardiography Services
Physical and Occupational Therapy Services
Payment to Providers of Care for Initial Preventive Physical Examination
Part B Mental Health Services
Wound Care Services
“Long Distance” Physician Claims
Potential Duplicate Physical Therapy Claims

More information can be found at the OIG's website.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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