Inadequate medical necessity and face-to-face (F2F) documentation are the source of many denials, and auditors will look specifically for accurate F2F and medical necessity documentation that supports the skilled services provided to patients.
Many questions regarding how to monitor the effectiveness of a telehealth visit in the hospice setting and whether hospice care should be, or even can be provided in this manner have emerged.
The opioid crisis and hospital drug theft have been appearing more frequently in headlines for several years, making drug diversion a front-running issue in the acute space.
Implementing a comprehensive internal audit program will position a facility to actively respond to the ever-changing healthcare regulatory environment. Achieving effective and compliant healthcare functions cannot occur without well-defined and ongoing compliance auditing.
