Managing Payer Audits and the SIU

This webinar will provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage payer audits and navigate the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) process. Topics will include:

• Understanding the nuances of payer audits, including the types of audits, triggers, and how to prepare your practice for a successful outcome
• Delve into the world of SIU and learn how to engage effectively with this crucial investigative unit
• Master the art of assembling impeccable audit documentation
• Discover strategies to proactively identify and address compliance issues
• Gain practical insights from real-life audit scenarios
• Explore the legal and ethical aspects of managing payer audits and SIU interactions

Learning Objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of payer audits and the SIU
• Learn how to prepare your practice for a successful audit
• Develop strategies for engaging effectively with the SIU
• Identify proactive compliance strategies to reduce the risk of audits
• Gain practical insights from real-life audit scenarios
• Understand the legal and ethical aspects of managing payer audits and SIU interactions

Areas Covered

• Crucial Insights on Payer Audits
• Inside the Special Investigation Unit (SIU)
• Navigating Audit Documentation
• Proactive Compliance Strategies
• Real-Life Case Studies
• Ensuring Legal and Ethical Compliance

Background

Payer audits are a fact of life for healthcare providers. They can be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive, but they are essential for ensuring compliance with payer regulations.

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is a division of most payers that is responsible for investigating potential fraud and abuse. If your practice is selected for an audit, it is important to be prepared and to know how to effectively manage the process.

Why Should You Attend

This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to effectively manage payer audits and the SIU.

You will learn about the different types of payer audits, the triggers that can lead to an audit, and how to prepare your practice for a successful outcome. You will also learn about the SIU, how to engage with them effectively, and how to navigate the audit process.

Who Should Attend

• Healthcare Administrators
• Medical Coders and Billers
• Medical Office Managers
• Physicians and Healthcare Providers
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Practice Managers
• Revenue Cycle Managers
• Compliance Auditors