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Compliance News Roundup: Kentucky Faces Numerous False Claims Act Violations
1. Kentucky Lab Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million for False Urine Drug Testing Claims -
Deeper Than the Headlines: The Results of a Skilled Nursing Facility Audit
The OIG’s most recent audit of an Arkansas Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) resulted from claim data-mining it had previously conducted.
Compliance News Roundup: $150 Million in Fraud Schemes Uncovered in Southern California
1. $178,000 Fine for Billing of “P-Stim” Devices -
Deeper Than the Headlines: Overpayments Identified by the OIG for Chronic Care Management Services
On January 1, 2015 CMS established a policy for Medicare for chronic care management (CCM) services to be paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Compliance News Roundup: Another $26 Million Found in Healthcare Fraud Busts
1. NJ Doctor Pleads Guilty to $13 Million Telemedicine Fraud Conspiracy -
Deeper Than the Headlines: Post-Acute-Care Transfers Led to Millions in Inappropriate Payments
The OIG’s most recent audit work and the accompanying report outlines how hospitals have been incorrectly reimbursed
Tools to Tackle Your 2020 Compliance Goals with Confidence
With 2020 now on our immediate horizon, you should know just how crucial it is to have your compliance program in place for the new year.
Compliance News Roundup: 30 Defendants Charged in Patient-for-Cash Kickback Scheme in S.F.
1. Texas Doctor Pays $2 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations -