One of the more critical challenges facing management of healthcare facilities today lies in maintaining a proficient Internal Audit function over financial reporting, operations and compliance. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has continually provided guidance / best practices to these organizations regarding evaluating the internal control environment within each of their healthcare facilities’ programs. SMART recognizes the unique challenges resulting from adherence to IIA’s guidance and has developed solutions unique to the healthcare industry to meet these challenges. Our consultants offer a full range of services designed to assist healthcare organizations in enhancing the effectiveness of their Internal Audit function.

Our services include:
• Outsourcing and co-sourcing of internal audit operational, financial and compliance functions
• Risk-based audit planning, design and review services
• Internal audit and audit committee charter creation and review
• Support in the creation of new internal audit departments
• Forensic and special investigations
• Peer reviews with benchmarking and best practices

SMART has significant management advisory experience with the financial, operational and compliance internal controls in the following health system department / programs:
• Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
• Ambulatory Clinics
• Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Cash Management, Finance, Accounting and Treasury
• Community Health Centers and Clinics
• Construction
• Dermatology
• Donations, Foundation and Gifts
• Ears, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology
• Internal Medicine
• Mental Health
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• OB / GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Payroll / Benefits / Taxes
• Pharmacy
• Purchasing / Materials Management / Accounts Payable
• Pulmonary
• Research
• Revenue Cycle – 3rd Party follow-up
• Rheumatology
• Urology