Audit Preparation and Support
Audit preparation and regulatory support for healthcare providers.
Regulatory audits can be stressful, time-consuming, and financially damaging especially if you’re caught off guard. Many healthcare organizations lack the internal resources or documentation processes needed to successfully navigate payer, HIPAA, or CMS audits. Errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in records can result in claim denials, penalties, or even loss of accreditation.
At John Lynch & Associates, we offer full-service audit preparation & support tailored to healthcare providers. Our consultants help your organization prepare for and respond to audits with confidence whether you're facing a routine payer review, a surprise HIPAA inspection, or a targeted compliance investigation.
Why audit preparation and support matters.
Healthcare audits can originate from various sources such as CMS, OCR, commercial payers, or accrediting bodies. Each comes with specific expectations, timelines, and potential consequences. Without a structured audit response plan, your organization may:
- Miss deadlines for documentation submission
- Fail to produce required records or policies
- Provide inconsistent responses across departments
- Overlook issues that could trigger penalties or expanded investigations
Our audit preparation services ensure you’re not just reacting you’re anticipating. We help healthcare teams approach audits proactively, with organized documentation, aligned messaging, and a clear corrective strategy if needed.
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Common audit trigger we help you anticipate.
We’ve helped clients navigate audits triggered by:
- Data breaches and HIPAA incident reports
- Billing irregularities and upcoding concerns
- Licensing or accreditation changes
- Patient complaints or whistleblower reports
- CMS TPE (Targeted Probe & Educate) reviews
By understanding your risk profile and historical documentation practices, we tailor our support to help you stay one step ahead.
Our audit preparation and support services.
Mock Audits & Pre-Audit Readiness Assessments
Documentation Review & Audit File Preparation
Leadership & Staff Coaching
Corrective Action Planning
Real-Time Audit Support
Why partner with John Lynch & Associates for audit preparation and support.
- Proven experience managing high-stakes audits across multiple healthcare settings
- Customized tools and templates to simplify audit preparation
- Support that extends beyond the audit itself—into ongoing compliance improvement