CJ Wolf
The most recent report posted by the OIG addresses what they feel are the compliance vulnerabilities in the Medicare Hospice program.
Healthicity
1. Medical Device Maker AngioDynamics Agrees to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations –
CJ Wolf
A few weeks ago, we reported on testimony the OIG provided on Capitol Hill regarding Medicaid overpayments and fraud.
Healthicity
1. United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Liberty Ambulance For $1.2 Million –
Stephani Scott
On July 12, 2018, CMS published its annual update of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
CJ Wolf
The OIG has added new work plan items in July 2018. I’ve detailed the items I find the most interesting below.
Elizabeth Wright
The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is a program designed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to prevent overpayment or improper payment of procedures that should not be submitted together.
CJ Wolf
The DOJ and OIG recently announced the 2018 Fraud Takedown which resulted in charges against 601 individuals responsible for over $2 Billion in fraud, according to the federal government
