Enforcement Update on Medicaid Fraud Control Units
Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and cases involving patient abuse or neglect. They play…
Health Care Sector is the Top Target of Cybercriminals
10 Cybersecurity Tips Authorities report increasing ransomware attacks aimed at the healthcare sector, and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)…
The European Union’s AI Act: What is It and What You Should Know
On March 6, 2024, the European Union solidified its position as a global leader in AI legislation by giving final…
Modifications to Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Substance Abuse…
Considerations For Provider Nutraceutical Sales
In the world of healthcare, the sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplements has been and continues to be big business.…
Guidance for Compliance Officers Assuming Responsibility for HIPAA Privacy
Key Points: General Background. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) created an outline of an organization’s legal obligations…
Rapid Increases in Home Health Agency Fraud
Key Points: Home Healthcare Agencies (HHAs) continue to be among the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare, as well as among the…
M&A Compliance Officer Due Diligence Responsibility
Key Points: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence reviews provide vital information by assessing value and potential or actual compliance…
Incorporating Compliance Program Analytics
Healthcare Compliance Program reliance on data analytics has dramatically increased in recent years. Organizations have developed internal methods to gather…
Compliance Officers Personal Liability for Compliance Violations
Key Points: Over the last few years, Compliance Officers have increasingly faced potential personal liability for corporate wrongdoing and regulatory…
Hospice Fraud Enforcement
Key Points: Hospice is one of the most frequently targeted sectors of health care. Hospice organizations are under increasing legal…
Home Health Fraud “Red Flags”
Key Points: Home health care has long been recognized as vulnerable to fraud, waste, and abuse. Medicare reimburses more than…