Corporate Compliance Program! Trivia Quiz

1.

Who is the Corporate Compliance Officer for Physicians Toxicology?

A.

Melanie Osborn
B.

Char Gleesing
C.

Ryan Lund
D.

Joe DeColumna

Correct Answer
C. Ryan Lund

Explanation
Ryan Lund is our Corporate Compliance Officer. Your compliance committee consists of:
Melanie Osborn, Julie Sandmeyer and Char Gleesing (Compliance Operations Director). This committee meets quarterly to oversee the continuous improvement of the compliance program.

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2.

What does FWA stand for as it relates to our compliance program?

A.

Food and Water Administration
B.

Federal Works Administration
C.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse
D.

Fair Works Agency

Correct Answer
C. Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Explanation
Some examples of FWA include: Billing for services never received, duplicate same day testing, wrong CPT code billed

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3.

The company's Core Values are (check one):

A.

Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement
B.

Customer Service, Helpfulness and Cooperation, Commitment and Dedication
C.

Service, Team work, Support, Quality improvement and Effectiveness
D.

Innovation, Creativity, Honesty and Inspiration

Correct Answer
A. Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement

Explanation
The answer is Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement because these values align with the company's goals and objectives. Integrity ensures that the company operates ethically and transparently. Innovation promotes creativity and adaptability in finding new solutions. Accountability holds employees responsible for their actions and outcomes. Customer Focus emphasizes the importance of meeting customer needs and expectations. Team Work encourages collaboration and cooperation among employees. Quality and Continuous Improvement ensures that the company strives for excellence and constantly seeks to improve its processes and products.

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4.

OIG stands for the Office of Inspector General?

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The OIG has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and more than 300 other Health and Human Services Programs.

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5.

The False Claim Act states that it is a crime for any person or organization to "knowingly" present a false claim for payment or approval by the federal government.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
"Knowingly" refers to anyone who acts in reckless disregard or in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information.

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6.

The company's compliance program includes the following:

A.

Internal audits
B.

Internal monitoring
C.

External audits, as appropriate
D.

All of the above

Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The company's compliance program includes internal audits, internal monitoring, and external audits, as appropriate. This means that the company has implemented various measures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Internal audits involve reviewing and evaluating the company's own processes and controls. Internal monitoring involves ongoing monitoring of compliance activities within the company. External audits, on the other hand, involve independent assessments conducted by external parties to ensure compliance. By including all of these measures in its compliance program, the company demonstrates a comprehensive approach to compliance.

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7.

According to the OIG, there are Seven Elements to an Effective compliance program. They are:1. Compliance Officer and committee, 2. Written policies and procedures, 3. Effective training and education, 4. Monitoring and Auditing, 5. Enforcement of Standards, 6. Prompt response to detected offenses, 7. Effective lines of communication

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The OIG believes that by implementing an "effective" compliance program, a lab will:
1. Achieve better quality control over claims submission and
2. Reduce the risk of future criminal and civil liabilities
"Effective" does not mean perfect-it means demonstrating continual improvement.

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8.

Who can you contact if you have a compliance issue to report?

A.

The Corporate Compliance Officer
B.

Anyone on the Compliance Committee
C.

Email an issue to [email protected]
D.

Any or all of the above

Correct Answer
D. Any or all of the above

Explanation
Our company has several different avenues for reporting compliance issues. The company then has an obligation to promptly investigate the report and take any applicable action in a timely fashion.

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9.

Whose responsibility is it to become familiar with the company's compliance program and code of business conduct and ethics?

A.

Management only
B.

Compliance committee members only
C.

President of the company only
D.

Everyone who represents or is employed by Physicians Toxicology

Correct Answer
D. Everyone who represents or is employed by pHysicians Toxicology

Explanation
All compliance documents, including the program manual, the code of conduct and the compliance training power point can be found on our P Drive, Salesforce, or can be provided upon request.

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