Paying Vendor Invoices

November 16, 2010

Physicians have an obligation to pay their vendor invoices for the milestones successfully completed. They should not withhold payment if the milestone has been reached and signed off. There are mechanisms in place to resolve issues without withholding payment from the vendor.

For example, if a clinic successfully reaches Milestone 2 (Approved Project Plan) they are obligated to pay that invoice. They should not withhold payment just because they are having concerns at Milestone 3.

Physicians who do not pay their invoices are putting future reimbursement funds at risk. The Physician Office System Program has updated its program guidelines to reflect this change.