CJ Wolf
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
Healthicity
In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, host CJ Wolf sits down with Steve VanNurden, a seasoned innovator and the CEO of Fitzsimons Innovation Community. The conversation takes us on a journey through the unique ecosystem where healthcare, science, and startups come together to...
CJ Wolf
It does not appear that the OIG took a summer break. They were busy adding new items to their Work Plan in August. We’ve highlighted a select number of them below.
Kristen Poat
The third and last installment of this series focuses on the part human error plays in conflicting EMR documentation. Conflicting documentation in physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) SOAP notes is a significant issue that can lead to miscommunication, errors in patient care, and...
CJ Wolf
With physician and clinician shortages in healthcare, many entities are turning to non-physician practitioners (NPPs) such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Often, NPPs and physicians provide services to the same patient on the same day.
CJ Wolf
Healthicity
In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, we had the pleasure of hosting Maeve O'Neill, MEd, LPC-S, CHC, CDTLF, the National Compliance Director for Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, a seasoned expert in behavioral health compliance with over 30 years of experience in mental health...
CJ Wolf
In June 2024, a provider organization settled False Claims Act allegations with the government by agreeing to pay $14.9 million. Improper billing of chronic care management (CCM) was among the alleged improper billing schemes.
