American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practice Exam

The OIG Compliance Program for Individual and Small Group Physician Practice was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2000. This publication provided valuable guidance for physicians in creating and implementing effective compliance programs to prevent fraud and abuse in healthcare practices. By outlining the components of a successful compliance program, the OIG aimed to help healthcare providers understand their obligations under federal law and implement practices that promote ethical billing and coding, ultimately enhancing the integrity of the healthcare system.

The other options, while significant in their own right and related to healthcare policy, are not associated with the October 5, 2000, publication date. The Affordable Care Act Guidelines were established much later, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 with different regulations coming into effect afterward, and the National Patient Safety Initiative emerged as a focus area in later years. Thus, the correct choice aligns with the specific date and context of compliance programs advocated by the OIG.