Healthicity Blog

1. Missouri Hospital Settles Case Involving Patient Dumping Allegations - “On October 17, 2017, Southeast Missouri Hospital (SEM), Cape Girardeau, Missouri, entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with OIG.

1. Huntsville Nursing Home Pays the United States and the State of Texas $5 Million to Settle Claims Alleging Poor Quality of Care –

1. Jacksonville Cardiovascular Practice Agrees To Pay More Than $440,000 To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations For Failing To Reimburse Government Health Care Programs -

Ada’s boss called a department meeting because he had a “big announcement,” to make. Everyone gathered round, waiting with baited breath.

1. McDonough woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, ordered to pay $3.8 million – “The owner of a former Henry County mental health services business will have to pay $3.8 million in restitution to the Georgia Medicaid Program for alleged Medicaid fraud.

Compliance experts recommend that healthcare organizations conduct regular assessments to maintain compliance.

1. Norwich Podiatrist Pays $35,000 to Settle Allegations under the False Claims Act -

1. Medicare Compliance Review of Parkridge Medical Center, Inc., for 2014 and 2015 - “Medicare Compliance Review of Parkridge Medical Center, Inc., for 2014 and 2015 Parkridge Medical Center, Inc. (the Hospital), located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, complied with Medicare billing requirements for 88...