Healthicity Blog

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

1. Ohio Hospital Operator Agrees to Pay United States $14.25 Million to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Arising From Improper Payments to Physicians –

As compliance professionals, we tend to focus on large dollar settlements to raise awareness within our organization. These type of events can definitely make some executives pay attention.

1. Substance Abuse Treatment Providers Pay More Than $1.3 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations –

Folks, I just came back this year’s HCCA’s Compliance Institute in Las Vegas and wow! It was the best year yet! Over 3,000 people attended and the facilities at the Aria hotel were terrific.

1. Radiation Therapy Company Agrees to Pay Up to $11.5 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims and Kickbacks –

1. Healthcare News: Captured Fugitive – “On March 23, 2018, fugitive Antonio Quevedo-Ledo was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport after arriving from a flight from Cuba.