CJ Wolf
Everyone has a boss they answer to, even the OIG. The OIG is frequently reporting to their ultimate boss(es), the U.S. Congress and they often do so via the testimony they provide to various committees and subcommittees.
CJ Wolf
In June of 2018, Caris Healthcare agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a false claims act lawsuit.
CJ Wolf
Every now and then we’ve reported on enforcement actions happening at the state level. As compliance professionals, we’re often drawn to the biggest headlines which most often occur because of federal enforcement.
CJ Wolf
The federal government is aggressively investigating and prosecuting healthcare providers for possible Anti-Kickback or Stark violations.
CJ Wolf
On August 3, 2018, the Department of Justice announced a settlement with the physician practice Northwest ENT Associates, in Georgia.
CJ Wolf
The OIG has added more items to their work plan in August (2018). Let’s take a quick look at some of the areas they will be scrutinizing.
CJ Wolf
My latest Compliance Conversations episode is called “The Teaching Physicians Rule: A Blessing or a Curse.”
CJ Wolf
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced another location for a Medicare Fraud Strike Force. This newest location is the Newark/Philadelphia Regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force.
