Congress Holds Hearing on HHS Cybersecurity Role.
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the United States Congress Committee on Energy and Commerce recently held a hearing…
HHS Final Rule on Medicare Appeals Process
Earlier this year, HHS issued a final rule that streamlines the Medicare administrative appeal processes to address the continuing increase…
OIG to Review CMS Management of the Quality Payment Program
Review to coincide with monthly updates to OIG Work Plan The OIG announced that its work planning process is being…
OIG Issues Semi-Annual Report to Congress for FY 2017.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued its spring Semi-Annual Report covering…
OIG Reports on CMS Oversight Weaknesses In Federal Marketplace.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently reported on the Federal Marketplace’s inability…
HHS Fails to Reduce Provider Appeals Backlogs.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reported to the Federal Court that they will be unable to…
OIG Submits Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General recently submitted its proposed budget for fiscal year…
OIG Issues Warning on Board Compliance Oversight Responsibilities.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently warned that it will look for…
OIG Issues Advisory Opinion on Hospital Provision of Free or Reduced-Cost Lodging and Meals.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued an advisory opinion regarding a…
The Pareto Principle in Leveraging Dynamic Compliance Program Effectiveness
Compliance professionals hang their hat on the achievement of an effective compliance program. What do compliance professionals mean by “effective?”…
New Direction on OIG Program Exclusions
New Guidance Will Help Health Care Entities and Practitioners Facing Potential Legal Exposure. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) in…
OIG Issues Final Rule on Exclusion Authorities.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a final rule expanding the…