Healthicity Blog

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1. Signature HealthCARE to Pay More Than $30 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Rehabilitation Therapy –

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.

Compliance metrics are super important. They help your organization evaluate compliance risk mitigation against your organizations accepted level of risk tolerance.

1. New York Doctor Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Taking Bribes In Test - Referral Scheme With New Jersey Clinical Lab –

The OIG recently submitted their semiannual report to Congress. The report summarizes the significant work of the OIG for the reporting period covering October 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018.

1. Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme –“A federal jury found a physician guilty today for her role in a scheme involving approximately $8.9 million in fraudulent Medicare claims

The OIG continues its voice of concern over opioid overutilization and misuse in the context of Medicare and Medicaid.