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News of a Chicago physician's 10-year federal prison sentence for healthcare fraud made headlines earlier this month. The charges centered on claims submitted for procedures that were not medically necessary, with some performed without full patient consent. These actions led to consequences for...

The OIG added some new Work Plan items that compliance teams should keep on their radar. Here are a few key updates.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) continues to shine a spotlight on healthcare compliance risks—and their audit reports offer more than just findings. They offer a roadmap.

During our webinars on the OIG’s ICPG for Nursing Facilities (watch Part 1 and Part 2) questions arose about the Minimum Data Set (MDS). 

Watch our webinar for a step-by-step discussion on how to build a focused audit plan—from stakeholder input to risk filtering and prioritization.

The OIG added four items to its work plan in May 2025. Compliance professionals should be aware of the issues and assess their own organization to determine if the new Work Plan items affect them.

In the latest Deeper Than the Headlines feature, we unpack a recent $427,000 settlement involving a Connecticut-based physiatrist and her practice that underscores a persistent risk area for providers: improper use of Modifier 25.

Behavioral and mental health is a central aspect of an individual’s overall health.