Healthicity
1. Healogics Agrees to Pay Up to $22.51 Million to Settle False Claims Act Liability for Improper Billing of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy –
CJ Wolf
In June 2018, the OIG added more items to its work plan. Here’s a quick summary of some of those newly added items
Marcie Swenson
HIPAA fines have been known to decimate an organization's finances. Just this month, MD Anderson was slammed with a devastating $4.3 million fine for violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by failing to encrypt many of its devices.
Healthicity
1. Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty in Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme –
CJ Wolf
On June 14, 2018, the Acting Associate Attorney General Jesse Panuccio delivered remarks at the American Bar Association’s 12th National Institute on the Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement.
CJ Wolf
Most of us are familiar with Stephen R. Covey’s popular book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It provides timeless insight for both personal and professional effectiveness.
Healthicity
1. Signature HealthCARE to Pay More Than $30 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Rehabilitation Therapy –
CJ Wolf
Wake up and stop snoring! Well, at least from a compliance perspective, some of us need to wake up according to the latest OIG report on the types of devices that treat, among other things, sleep apnea and the accompanying snoring for some patients.
