GAO Analyzes Inconsistencies of CMS Contractors.
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report that analyzed inconsistencies of the Centers for Medicare &…
Update on the Open Payments Program Policy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an overview of key points discussed in the Medicare Learning…
Health Care Providers Face Consequences for Discriminating Against HIV-Positive Patients
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Departmental Appeals Board (Board) terminated a California surgeon’s participation in the Medicaid…
WellPoint Settles with HHS for $1.7 Million for HIPAA Violations
On July 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) entered into a settlement agreement with WellPoint…
OIG Makes Self-Disclosure Protocol Available Online
On July 8, 2913, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) launched the online submission…
CMS Implementing Mandatory Reporting of Clinical Trial Numbers on Claims.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a transmittal requiring providers and suppliers to report clinical trial…
CMS Seeks Public Comments on the Release of Medicare Physician Payment Data.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks public input regarding potential disclosure of individual physician payment data. This…
OIG Issues Report on Strengthening Billing Requirements for Canceled Elective Surgeries.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report urging the Centers for…
OIG Releases Report on Pricing Disparities Between Federal Health Programs and Private Companies.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report spotlighting disparities in pricing…
CMS Issues Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Final Rule for FY 2014.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a final rule updating the wage index and payment rates…
OCR Requests Information on Anti-Discrimination Regulations Under PPACA.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is seeking information on Section 1557 of…
CMS Issues SNF PPS Final Rule for FY 2014.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule updating payment rates…