Healthicity Blog

In November, the OIG published their Semiannual Report to Congress.

1. Physicians Pay More than $1.5 million to Government for Kickback Scheme –

In November we saw some new updates to the OIG Workplan. Make sure you review all of them to see if your organization will be affected.

1. Texas Hospital Administrator Convicted of Health Care Fraud for Role in $16 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme –

It’s time to share the updates to the OIG Work Plan. The following items were added to the work plan in October 2018.

1. Post Acute Medical Agrees to Pay More Than $13 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Improper Physician Relationships –

1. United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Liberty Ambulance For $1.2 Million –

The OIG has added new work plan items in July 2018. I’ve detailed the items I find the most interesting below.