CJ Wolf
In June 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added many more items to their work plan. Let’s take a look at some that may be particularly important for compliance professionals in the health care industry.
Healthicity
A week without Wi-Fi means Ada can achieve the unachievable – a week without emails! A week without conference calls! A week without....audits!
Healthicity
Accurate billing and coding play a critical role in the complex realm of healthcare financing. However, concerns about upcoding have emerged as a persistent issue, potentially leading to inflated healthcare costs and erroneous reimbursements.
CJ Wolf
As compliance professionals, staying on top of recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can be a challenge – but we’re here to help. Understanding recent enforcement actions is a crucial way to guide compliance programs, risk assessments, education efforts, and auditing...
Healthicity
CJ Wolf
Written policies and procedures are often listed as the first element of an effective compliance program. Though all the elements really work together, and no singular element is necessarily more important than another, it does make sense to list written policies and procedures as the first element.
Healthicity
Summer is upon us! Compliance Carl finally has a chance to tackle his ever-growing “to be read” stack. What's better than a beach read?
CJ Wolf
The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently signaled an even stronger focus on nursing homes. The OIG plans to more closely scrutinize nursing home compliance in their work plans, audits, and oversight.
