CJ Wolf
Everyone has a boss they answer to, even the OIG. The OIG is frequently reporting to their ultimate boss(es), the U.S. Congress and they often do so via the testimony they provide to various committees and subcommittees.
CJ Wolf
In June of 2018, Caris Healthcare agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a false claims act lawsuit.
Healthicity
1. Four Individuals Charged In Widespread Scheme To Defraud Medicare And Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations And False Billing Resulting In Tens Of Millions Of Dollars In Losses –
Lori A. Cox
One of the most difficult jobs as an auditor isn’t keeping up with the constant changes in healthcare or trying to remember all the rules for the different Medicare carriers. It’s sitting down with a provider to discuss their audit results.
Healthicity
1. Ambulance Company and its Municipal Clients Agree to Pay Over $21 Million to Settle Allegations of Unlawful Kickbacks and Improper Financial Relationships –
CJ Wolf
On August 3, 2018, the Department of Justice announced a settlement with the physician practice Northwest ENT Associates, in Georgia.
Healthicity
1. Post Acute Medical Agrees to Pay More Than $13 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Improper Physician Relationships –
CJ Wolf
The OIG has added more items to their work plan in August (2018). Let’s take a quick look at some of the areas they will be scrutinizing.
