Philips Healthcare (Philips), a global leader in the growing medical device and diagnostic industry, is committed to providing innovative technology and services that enable health care providers to achieve clinical excellence.
Philips is also committed to strategically conducting our business consistent with our mission, vision and values.
Philips’ compliance program is a vital component of this commitment to the highest standard of ethical corporate conduct.
If you would like to receive a copy of this Compliance Program description, or our most recent certification of compliance, please call 1-800-722-7900 Ext.4555.
Standards and codes
Philips has developed and distributed written compliance standards, procedures and guidance designed to comply with the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and to help prevent Health Care Fraud and Abuse in its daily operations.
Philips has adopted the AdvaMed and 
NEMA/MITA Codes of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Providers and has developed policies and procedures according to the guidance set forth therein.
Dedicated support
Philips has designated a Compliance Officer who reports to Philips Healthcare’s CEO and to the Board of Management regularly on compliance issues.
Philips has established effective lines of communication between its employees and the Compliance Officer through a toll free telephone hotline, which employees can call anonymously to report ethics complaints or violations.
Philips also has a Compliance Program Administrator who is available to answer questions, conduct training and provide guidance to employees on Health Care Fraud and Abuse compliance issues.
Continuing education
Philips provides in-person and technology assisted compliance training and education to new employees and on an annual basis to all employees.
Training and education covers key compliance areas. Among others, it includes:
- Philips General Business Principles
- Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse
- Complying with the Device Industry Codes of Ethics
Managing compliance
Philips utilizes audits and other risk-assessment techniques to monitor compliance, identify high-risk areas and determine corrective action for identified problems.
Philips has policies and procedures in place to address the hiring or retention of individuals or entities excluded from participation in federal health care programs.
Philips has disciplinary processes in place for employees or contractors who violate company policies and standards and has implemented detailed procedures for investigating complaints of misconduct or violations of company policies.
[Last updated: 2009.01.29]