Healthicity Blog

In a recent case, a general and bariatric surgeon agreed to pay $45,000 plus interest to resolve allegations related to improper billing practices involving esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) performed on bariatric patients. The settlement comes as part of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s...

In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of their guidance document titled Evaluating Compliance Programs. This essential update impacts organizations across industries, providing a framework for how companies should assess and evolve their compliance...

September 2024 only saw three new items added to the OIG’s Work Plan. Let’s take a closer look at what they have added.

Amniotic fluid injections have recently come under scrutiny – and two recent cases highlight the potential compliance pitfalls and risks of using this treatment.

As technology in healthcare advances, payors (like Medicare) adjust some of their coverage policies. One area that has seen increased coverage and use in the Medicare program is remote patient monitoring.

The healthcare compliance landscape is changing—and the C-Suite must be prepared. 

Many of us look forward to autumn as cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves on the trees begin to change. Coders might look forward to autumn for one more reason: ICD-10 coding changes take affect October 1 every year! This means it’s important to review new codes, revised codes, deleted codes,...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain, while about 1 in 14 have suffered from high-impact chronic pain which results in substantial restriction to daily activities.¹