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1. OIG names 2017 goals: Bolstering HHS and NIH data security, tackling EHR challenges - “The Office of Inspector General has the National Institute of Health's security and data control in its crosshairs.

1. East Tennessee pharmacist indicted on healthcare fraud charges - “A Claiborne County grand jury indicted a New Tazewell pharmacist for healthcare fraud charges in October. Joseph “Jess” Collins, 56, of Middlesboro, Ky., is charged with TennCare fraud, insurance fraud and computer crimes. Each...

1. Federal prosecutors accuse local medical practice of fraud - “A local medical group that treats patients with cancer and blood disorders took illegal kickbacks and filed false Medicare claims, according to a complaint filed by federal prosecutors…Prosecutors allege two illegal schemes.

We’re back again this week with another roundup of hot compliance news. We’ve got lawsuits, fraud, illegal kickbacks, and some interesting words of wisdom from HCCA keynote speaker, Robert DeConti.

Welcome to our weekly Compliance News Roundup. We scour the headlines in search of breaking healthcare compliance news so you don’t have to.

1. 10 largest HIPAA settlement fines - “HHS' Office for Civil Rights is becoming more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA regulations. In the first seven months of 2016 alone, HHS recorded close to $15 million in settlement payments.

1. South Carolina Hospital to Pay $17 Million to Resolve False Claims Act and Stark Law Allegations -

1. Florida pain clinic to pay $7.4M for Medicare fraud - “A company that runs pain clinics in northeast Florida will pay the federal government $7.4 million