The October 2024 updates to the OIG Work Plan highlight key areas of concern and oversight aimed at improving quality and compliance within healthcare services. Let’s review a few key updates.
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Deeper Than the Headlines: Alleged EGD Billing Missteps from Bariatric Surgeon
In a recent case, a general and bariatric surgeon agreed to pay $45,000 plus interest to resolve allegations related to improper billing practices involving esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) performed on bariatric patients. The settlement comes as part of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s...
DOJ's Revised Guidance for 2024: Key Areas in Compliance
In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of their guidance document titled Evaluating Compliance Programs. This essential update impacts organizations across industries, providing a framework for how companies should assess and evolve their compliance...
3 New Additions to the OIG’s Work Plan in September 2024
Deeper Than the Headlines: Compliance Considerations for Amniotic Fluid Injections
The Rise of Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare: OIG Identifies Risks and Challenges
What the C-Suite Needs to Know About Healthcare Compliance
The healthcare compliance landscape is changing—and the C-Suite must be prepared.
New Codes, Revised Guidelines: Your 2024 ICD-10 Update
Many of us look forward to autumn as cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves on the trees begin to change. Coders might look forward to autumn for one more reason: ICD-10 coding changes take affect October 1 every year! This means it’s important to review new codes, revised codes, deleted codes,...