Gail Peace on Why Managing Physician Contracts is Like a Game of Whack a Mole [Podcast]

Summary: <a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Compliance-Perspectives-Cover-Art-1024x1024.jpg"></a><a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/turteltaub-adam-200x200-150x1501.jpg"></a>By Adam Turteltaub<br> adam.turteltaub@corporatecompliance.org<br> Most everything related to healthcare compliance quickly grows complex, including physician payments.  While it would seem simple, each payment brings waves of complexity, with some organizations having more than a dozen steps in the process.<br> As <a href="https://www.ludiinc.com/">Ludi</a> President <a href="mailto:Gail%20Peace%20%3cgail@ludiinc.com%3e">Gail Peace</a> explains, it’s not surprising.  Stark Law and Anti-Kickback are complex, and there has been an uptick in individual prosecutions since the Yates memo.<br> It behooves organizations, she argues, to start thinking proactively and look at their processes, structure and accountability when it comes to physician payments.  This includes:<br> <br> * Looking at Lean Six Sigma to streamline efforts and remove unnecessary costs<br> * Considering a physician spend management department<br> * Recognizing that the physician contract is but the start of the process<br> <br> Listen in to learn more about how to manage the complexity of physician payments.<br>