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Recently, a $3.5 Million HIPAA settlement was announced on HHS.gov, “Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has agreed to pay $3.5 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Michael Warner, an Osteopathic physician, board certified in family medicine, turned patients’ rights advocate has a lot say about a patient’s rights to access.

1. New Orleans-Area Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Possess Oxycodone by Fraud and to Possess With Intent to Distribute Oxycodone on the Black Market –

What You Need to Know About the DOJ OIG Annual Report

On April 6, 2018, the OIG and DOJ posted the annual report for fiscal year 2017 for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program.

Rebecca Latchis landed in healthcare compliance after a HIPAA project in law school guided her to a new path.

1. United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Compounding Pharmacy, Private Equity Firm, and Two Pharmacy Executives Alleging Payment of Kickbacks –

Last month the OCR announced a $3.5 million settlement with Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA).

1. Laboratory and Owner of Lab Management Services Company to Pay $3.77 Million to Resolve Kickback and Medical Necessity Claims –