Healthicity Blog

1. United States Joins False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Wheeling Hospital, R & V Associates, and Ronald Violi Based on Improper Payments and Kickbacks to Physicians –

The OIG’s most recently published report reveals its findings of overpayments associated with HBO (and they’re not talking about the cable channel).

1. Former Maryland Physician Agrees to Pay $400,000 to the United States to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Billing for Psychotherapy Services –

In November, the OIG published their Semiannual Report to Congress.

1. Physicians Pay More than $1.5 million to Government for Kickback Scheme –

In November we saw some new updates to the OIG Workplan. Make sure you review all of them to see if your organization will be affected.

Crucial Tips for Assistant Surgeon Billing

Assistant surgeon billing can seem overwhelming, so it’s crucial to take it one step at a time.

1. A.G. Underwood Announces Arrest Of Suffolk County Doctor For Lab Testing Scheme –