Healthicity Blog

1. Former Maryland Physician Agrees to Pay $400,000 to the United States to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Billing for Psychotherapy Services –

“Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock,” blared from the record player while Ada danced and twirled

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 –