Healthicity Blog

Eye and vision services continue to draw close attention from the Office of Inspector General—and the trend isn’t slowing down.

The HHS OIG Work Plan is starting off 2026 with a bang by announcing six new work plan items.

When headlines announce six-figure or seven-figure False Claims Act (FCA) settlements, it’s easy to assume the underlying misconduct involved massive volumes of improper billing. But in the latest episode of Deeper Than the Headlines, CJ Wolf breaks down a Florida physical therapy case that proves...

The Department of Justice’s announcement of $6.8 billion in False Claims Act recoveries for fiscal year 2025 marks a historic high—and a clear message to healthcare organizations.

Each year, HCPCS Level II codes are updated to reflect changes in clinical practice, technology, and reimbursement policy, and 2026 is no exception. New, revised, and deleted codes can directly impact how services are reported, reimbursed, and audited.

December 2025 saw just a few new additions to the HHS OIG Work Plan. Let’s look at some of the highlights.

Staying ahead of regulatory expectations isn’t just good practice—it’s essential protection for your organization. Compliance issues rarely appear out of nowhere. Most of the time, early warning signs are already there; they just haven’t been assessed, documented, or addressed. That’s why regular...

Big news for nursing facilities: The OIG released its first-ever Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), beginning with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities. This landmark update outlines new expectations for quality of care, resident safety, billing integrity, and...