CJ Wolf
The OIG recently posted new work plan items in their May 2018 update online. There are two items in particular that I think all of you need to know more about.
CJ Wolf
CMS won’t be enforcing the Affordable Care Act’s Skilled Nursing Facilities compliance requirement until November of 2019.
CJ Wolf
As compliance professionals, we tend to focus on large dollar settlements to raise awareness within our organization. These type of events can definitely make some executives pay attention.
CJ Wolf
Recently, a $3.5 Million HIPAA settlement was announced on HHS.gov, “Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has agreed to pay $3.5 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
CJ Wolf
Ever wonder how the OIG investigates fraud? What do they look for? What challenges to they face?
CJ Wolf
Many Tribal programs receive funds from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Have you ever wondered if you’re meeting all the requirements to protect that revenue stream and the beneficiaries it’s intended to serve?
CJ Wolf
Everyone has to report to someone, even the OIG, and one way the OIG reports is via testimony before Congress. The latest of such testimony was given on April 12, 2018, by Megan H. Tinker, Senior Advisor for Legal Review.
CJ Wolf
Folks, I just came back this year’s HCCA’s Compliance Institute in Las Vegas and wow! It was the best year yet! Over 3,000 people attended and the facilities at the Aria hotel were terrific.
