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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added a large number of new items to its Work Plan in July – more than previous months. Let's take a closer look at some key highlights.

A quick riddle for you. What totaled $12.59 billion over the course of 14 million transactions?  The answer: payments made to physicians and teaching hospitals in 2022 from industries such as medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it best: “An ongoing evaluation process is critical to a successful compliance program.” With 2023 halfway over, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on your compliance program’s wins and areas of opportunity for the...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently shared a new toolkit designed to help providers identify telehealth claims that could be at risk of fraud, waste or abuse.

Modifier 59 is here, there, and everywhere!

It’s one of the most frequently used and misused modifiers in medical coding and billing, and it indicates that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other services performed on the same day by the same provider.

A fundamental tenet of healthcare billing compliance is that services must be medically necessary.

In June 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added many more items to their work plan. Let’s take a look at some that may be particularly important for compliance professionals in the health care industry.

As compliance professionals, staying on top of recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can be a challenge – but we’re here to help. Understanding recent enforcement actions is a crucial way to guide compliance programs, risk assessments, education efforts, and auditing...