An archive of all posts categorized under “Stark Law” in the Ludi blog.
Automation can be a boon to your hospital’s administration, as well as a major time saver. We all want technology to help us do our jobs better and faster. Yet, there are some misconceptions when it comes to automation, and, in particular, physician payment automation. At Ludi, we have found that the implementation process is […]
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On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) overhauled its General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) after many years. This long-awaited resource is already making a big splash in the health care compliance community. There are two ways to think about the GCPG. On one hand, it represents a comprehensive reference guide for health
Managing on-call physicians poses challenges for hospitals. Staffing certain specialties 100% of the time is not necessary, which is why on-call services are essential. In addition, hospitals negotiate separate payment terms for on-call physicians. All of this makes managing on-call complex and time-consuming, increasing administrative burden on hospital teams. Here are 5 key steps to
5 Key Steps to Successfully Managing a Physician On-Call Strategy Read More »
Both physicians and hospital administrators want to deliver quality patient care, yet often run into obstacles outside of their control. Frequently it seems they are on opposite teams. What if these groups could come together and tackle problems head on, providing higher patient satisfaction, efficiencies and better outcomes for both physicians and hospitals? One way
The Power of Hospital-Physician Co-Management Agreements – It’s All About the Alignment Read More »
Last week, I posted about a recent webinar Ludi and MD Ranger conducted to address some of the impact of COVID-19 has had on hospital-physician contract strategies nationwide. My friend Allison Pullins, Vice President, Chief Strategy and Operating Officer at MD Ranger focused on how to avoid pitfalls of setting up physician contracts during the
COVID-19 Takes Center Stage in the World of Physician Contract Strategy: Part 2 Read More »
By now, just about everyone and every business has been impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Hospitals, and the overall health care delivery system, have taken a significant hit (to say the least). In a recent webinar hosted by Ludi, I joined forces with Allison Pullins, Chief Strategy Officer at MD Ranger, to talk about
COVID-19 Takes Center Stage in the World of Physician Contract Strategy: Part 1 Read More »
Do you remember the scene in the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” when Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion lock arms for the first time and set down the yellow brick road to find the Wizard? So much opportunity and wonder lay ahead for them. Well, as odd as it may sound,
Lawyers and Health Care and Compliance, Oh, My! Read More »
If you’re like me and track email updates from the Office of Inspector General – better known as the OIG – then you probably know about the weekly financial settlements many health care organizations face. But now that the new year is upon us, what can we expect from the OIG in 2019 – specifically,
It’s that time of year for reflections: what we’ve learned in 2018 and how to pay this knowledge forward as we navigate what could be another challenging time for American hospitals and health systems in 2019. In fact, a recent industry report from Fitch showed “declining operating margins across the hospitals rating spectrum.” Said another
Physicians in the Spotlight: 3 Predictions for Hospitals in 2019 Read More »
I worked for a large non-for-profit system “papering” physician employment, loans, and other physician alignment strategies. I regarded compliance as a necessary evil. It’s actually smart to conduct your organization’s business within in the bounds of federal regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) hasn’t taken 2018 off and when they hit an organization, the fine
Orange is Not Your Color: Recent Uptick of Stark Law Violations Read More »
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