Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel explains how to run internal compliance audits as a proactive defense strategy—before HR errors, documentation gaps, or billing issues turn into denials, paybacks, fines, or legal exposure. He breaks practice compliance into three core pillars—HR, billing/coding, and clinical documentation—and shows why audits aren’t just “paperwork,” they’re a practical way to protect revenue, reduce risk, and sleep better at night knowing your practice is audit-ready. Brandon also outlines the real-world cost of noncompliance, from employment documentation penalties to massive revenue loss tied to preventable billing mistakes. Brandon provides a clear audit framework covering what to review, how often to audit (internal vs. external cadence), and which high-risk areas commonly trigger payer scrutiny—E/M coding, modifiers, telehealth, documentation-medical necessity alignment, and contract-driven requirements. You’ll hear how to build an audit calendar, use sampling and peer review, document corrective actions, and measure outcomes with compliance and revenue-cycle metrics like denial rates, appeal performance, training completion, and time-to-resolution. The takeaway: consistent internal audits create a sustainable compliance culture that protects patients, staff, and the long-term stability of your private practice. Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With Me Podcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/ https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/ Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co
