CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Increase Efficiency, Transparency, and Reduce Regulatory Burden
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule aiming to reduce regulatory burdens in accordance…
Hiring Experts to Cover Compliance Officer Vacancies
Overview Compliance Officers who leave health care organizations can do so for a variety of reasons such as retiring, moving…
Post Acute Medical Pays $13.16 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it has reached a $13,168,000 False Claims Act settlement with Post Acute…
OIG Updates Work Plan with New Projects in August.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued the August updates to its…
DOJ Announces Formation of Newark/Philadelphia Medicare Fraud Strike Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division recently announced the formation of the Newark, New Jersey/Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Regional Medicare Fraud…
How to Prepare for a New Compliance Officer
Overview Oftentimes incoming Compliance Officers will inherit significant compliance problems when they join an organization or step into the role.…
Updates Work Plan with New Projects for July 2018.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued updates to its OIG Active…
Reports on Weaknesses in MCOs’ Identification of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a report detailing the weaknesses…
Medical Device Company Pays $12.5 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that a New York-based medical device manufacturer, AngioDynamics, Inc. (AngioDynamics), has agreed to…
OIG Adds Thirteen New Work Plan Projects in June 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued thirteen updates to its OIG…
OIG Issues Spring 2018 Semiannual Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released the first Semiannual Report to…
16 Tips for Compliance Officers Regarding EMTALA
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified the Emergency Medical Treatment and…