Practice Economics

Value-based care poses new legal risks for doctors


 

“You have to capture and document all the services you are delivering, and have accurate tracking in place for the entire continuum of care,” Mr. Kopson said.

CMS recommends that physicians establish a strong compliance program to assist with anti-fraud controls of new payment systems. When creating or updating a compliance program, government officials said providers should consider the unique characteristics of the model in which they participate.

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