Corporate Responsibility - Ascension Health

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L A W S A N D R E G U L A T I O N S<strong>Ascension</strong> <strong>Health</strong> will operate in accordance with alllaws and regulations. These laws and regulations applyto areas such as patient referrals, employment, physicianrelationships, billing and payment practices, discountarrangements, lobbying, political contributions, theenvironment, health and safety and dealings withpayors and regulatory agencies.We refrain from any conduct that may violate federalor state laws, including those related to federal programfraud, abuse and false claims.We prohibit any type of payment for or receipt ofmoney or benefits for the purpose of inducing referralsin violation of the anti-kickback statute, Stark physicianC O R P O R A T E R E S P O N S I B I L I T Yself-referral law or other federal or state statutesor regulations.We recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, lay off,recall and terminate associates based on an evaluationof work performance, their own achievements,experience and conduct without regard to race,religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, abilityto pay or any classification protected by law.
We provide associates with the necessary training andeducation to perform their duties in accordance withapplicable laws and regulations.We establish relationships only with those individualsor entities who have not been excluded from participationin federal healthcare programs.We make certain that reports or other informationrequired to be provided to any federal, state orlocal government agency are filed accurately and inconformance with the applicable laws and regulationsto the best of our knowledge and understanding.We do not engage in activities that jeopardize thetax-exempt status of the organization, including certainlobbying and political activities, or activities that furtherthe private or personal interests of an individual ratherthan our charitable purpose. We refrain from activitiesthat violate the antitrust laws.We follow applicable environmental, health andsafety requirements in the planning and operation ofour facilities.We report any practice or condition that we believemay violate laws, rules or regulations, safety standards,internal policies or Standards of Conduct to appropriatelevels of management in a timely manner.We take steps to ensure that our billing and coding arein compliance with our policies and with federal andstate laws and regulations, and are supported by appropriatedocumentation, including the medical record.4 5
Page 4 and 5: The following six Standards of Cond
Page 8 and 9: L A W S A N D R E G U L A T I O N S
Page 10 and 11: H U M A NR E S O U R C E SAscension
Page 12 and 13: C O N F I D E N T I A L I T YIn kee
Page 14 and 15: We may face circumstances that can
Page 16 and 17: ConclusionOur Mission, Vision and V
Page 19 and 20: Values LineA M I S S I O N B A S E

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