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OIG Reviews of States’ Oversight of Opioids

In a series of reviews, the OIG is studying the oversight that certain states are providing regarding opioid prescribing and monitoring of opioid use.

The Office Of Inspector General of The Department Of Health And Human Services maintains a massive public website listing all active corporate integrity agreements (CIAs).

It’s no secret that thousands of Americans are killed every year due to opioid overdose.

1. Genetic Testing Company Agrees to Pay $1.99 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims to Medicare for Medically Unnecessary Tests –

For a Medicare patient to be eligible for coverage of post-hospital extended care services, they must be an inpatient in a hospital for not less than 3 consecutive calendar days before being discharged from the hospital.

On January 31, 2005, the OIG published its guidance on the Seven Elements for Effective Compliance.

1. Physician Sentenced to Prison for False Billing Scheme –

If you’re a compliance professional at a hospital you are probably aware of the series of compliance reviews that the OIG has been performing for many years.