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The OIG added just one item to its Work Plan in March of 2023 -- but it was a significant item relating to nursing homes.

While February 2023 saw a small number of new items added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) work plan, the added items are important for compliance professionals.

The new year brings fresh updates to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Work Plan, including renewed interest in ongoing items. Here are four key insights for compliance professionals from the OIG's most recent Work Plan update.

Reporting of Monetary Donations in Research

Over the last several years, the medical research community has seen many high-profile announcements about researchers resigning or being fired over not properly disclosing financial interests, especially those related to foreign influence (see ...

In November, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added 11 new items to their Work Plan. We reviewed these new items and included key updates that could affect your organization.

Medicaid Fraud Control Units

Have you heard? The Office of Inspector General recently made Work Plan updates that impact price transparency rules

Skilled Nursing Facilities' (SNF) Medicare Payments to Related Parties