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The most recent report posted by the OIG addresses what they feel are the compliance vulnerabilities in the Medicare Hospice program.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is gearing up to pay 4.3 million dollars in fines in civil penalties for HIPAA violations after the OCR accused MD Anderson of violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

1. Medical Device Maker AngioDynamics Agrees to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations –

Great, You’re a Perfectionist. Now What?

I’ve been auditing for almost thirty years. In that time, I’ve learned that auditors are typically extremely detail oriented, which is fantastic.

A few weeks ago, we reported on testimony the OIG provided on Capitol Hill regarding Medicaid overpayments and fraud.

Training and education touches employees on the front lines more than any other element of an effective compliance program.

1. United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Liberty Ambulance For $1.2 Million –

On July 12, 2018, CMS published its annual update of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.