Compliance Program Development
CMS officials have stated that Sponsors must have their Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) plans in line with the recommendations and requirements set forth in Chapter 9 by January 1, 2007
The guidance mandates the inclusion of 8 elements in FWA compliance programs:
- Written policies and procedures
- Compliance officer and committee
- Training and education
- Effective lines of communication
- Enforcement of standards through known disciplinary guidelines
- Monitoring and auditing
- Corrective action
- Comprehensive plan with procedures to self-report potential fraud and misconduct
Polaris can help your company in each element of the FWA recommended compliance program.
