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In November, the OIG published their Semiannual Report to Congress.

The most effective line of defense your organization can implement against federal prosecution, including both civil and criminal enforcement, is an effective compliance program.

1. Physicians Pay More than $1.5 million to Government for Kickback Scheme –

In November we saw some new updates to the OIG Workplan. Make sure you review all of them to see if your organization will be affected.

As a compliance professional, you might find yourself celebrating how few incidents are reported at your organization.

1. Two Dallas Area Clinic Workers Charged in $5.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme –

The Federal government awards many grants every year.  One of the main agencies involved in grants for healthcare entities is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).