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Physician group practices face mounting regulatory responsibilities, but many continue to overlook compliance blind spots that can carry major financial and reputational consequences.

In this episode of Deeper Than the Headlines, CJ Wolf walks us through the details behind a headline that’s making waves: A Minnesota couple indicted in connection with allegations around a $15 million medical billing fraud case. At first glance, it might seem like another fraud story—but a deeper...

In this episode of Deeper Than the Headlines , we take a closer look at the recent case involving a physician group and its owner who agreed to pay over $152,000 to resolve civil allegations of False Claims Act violations. At the heart of the issue? Improper billing for telehealth services during...

The OIG added multiple Work Plan items in February 2025. Let’s take a closer look at the items that may affect your organization.

New HCPCS codes in 2025 for caregiver training (HCPCS codes G0541–G0543). 

In November 2024, the OIG released its first-ever Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), starting with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities. This guidance highlights key compliance risks and reinforces the importance of resident safety and quality care. 

The OIG only added one Work Plan item in January 2025, however, it is a significant item for compliance professionals to review.

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) CPT^® Manual undergoes many changes on an annual basis and many of those changes become effective January 1st each year. 2025 is no exception.