Healthicity Blog

1. United States Joins False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Wheeling Hospital, R & V Associates, and Ronald Violi Based on Improper Payments and Kickbacks to Physicians –

The OIG’s most recently published report reveals its findings of overpayments associated with HBO (and they’re not talking about the cable channel).

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.

Crucial Tips for Assistant Surgeon Billing

Assistant surgeon billing can seem overwhelming, so it’s crucial to take it one step at a time.

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced type of radiation procedure used to treat difficult-to-reach tumors.

1. $5.1 Million Dollar Settlement Reached With Indiana Dental Firm To Resolve False Claims Allegations –

One of the OIG’s most recent published audit reports explains their review of Graduate Medical Education (GME) payments.

1. Texas Hospital Administrator Convicted of Health Care Fraud for Role in $16 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme –