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Compliance News Roundup: The NIH and the Potential for Financial Conflicts of Interests

Posted by Healthicity, Oct 16, 2019 10:10:48 AM

1. $5 Million False Claims Act Settlement -

Deeper than the Headlines: The NIH and the Potential for Financial Conflicts of Interests

Posted by CJ Wolf, Oct 15, 2019 12:43:15 PM

In the healthcare research world, the National Institute of Health (NIH) awards more than 70 percent of its $37 billion budget

Compliance News Roundup: Are Hospices Broken?

Posted by Healthicity, Aug 21, 2019 11:07:47 AM

1. Two Kansas Chiropractors Settle False Claim Allegations for $350,000 -

Deeper than the Headlines: Are Hospices Broken?

Posted by CJ Wolf, Aug 19, 2019 10:32:18 AM

In July of 2019, the OIG published a report on their recent review of hospice caregivers.

Compliance News Roundup: OIG April 2019 Work Plan Items

Posted by Healthicity, Apr 24, 2019 9:00:00 AM

1. CareWell Urgent Care Center Agrees to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Billing of Government Health Care Programs –

Deeper Than the Headlines: OIG State Oversight Opioids

Posted by CJ Wolf, Mar 11, 2019 9:30:38 AM

OIG Reviews of States’ Oversight of Opioids

In a series of reviews, the OIG is studying the oversight that certain states are providing regarding opioid prescribing and monitoring of opioid use.

Deeper Than the Headlines: Healthcare Equipment and Supplies

Posted by CJ Wolf, Jan 28, 2019 4:30:37 PM

If you are a provider of equipment or supplies to your patients, the latest OIG audit report will be of interest to you.

Compliance News Roundup: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Posted by Healthicity, Jan 9, 2019 10:19:27 AM

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 –