Healthicity Blog

March 2019 has been a busy month for additions to the OIG’s Work Plan. They’ve added 16 new items.

1. Skyline Urology to Pay $1.85 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Medicare Overbilling –

Have you ever wanted to ask the government, “Well, what about your and your own compliance program?”

1. Tulsa Doctor Will Pay $84,666 for Allegedly Engaging in an Illegal Kickback Scheme –

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.

1. Prime Healthcare Services and CEO, Dr. Prem Reddy, to Pay $1.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations –

The Office Of Inspector General of The Department Of Health And Human Services maintains a massive public website listing all active corporate integrity agreements (CIAs).

In February 2019, the OIG has made multiple additions to its Workplan.  There are some significant additions, so let’s look at a few of them.