Healthicity
1. Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme –“A federal jury found a physician guilty today for her role in a scheme involving approximately $8.9 million in fraudulent Medicare claims
CJ Wolf
The OIG continues its voice of concern over opioid overutilization and misuse in the context of Medicare and Medicaid.
Healthicity
1. Kinderhook Podiatrist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud – “Perrin D. Edwards, D.P.M., age 65, of Kinderhook, New York, was sentenced today to 1 year of probation
CJ Wolf
The OIG recently posted new work plan items in their May 2018 update online. There are two items in particular that I think all of you need to know more about.
Healthicity
1. Ohio Hospital Operator Agrees to Pay United States $14.25 Million to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Arising From Improper Payments to Physicians –
CJ Wolf
As compliance professionals, we tend to focus on large dollar settlements to raise awareness within our organization. These type of events can definitely make some executives pay attention.
Healthicity
1. Lewiston-Auburn Men Indicted for Health Care Fraud – “United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced today that a federal Grand Jury sitting in Portland handed down an indictment
CJ Wolf
Ever wonder how the OIG investigates fraud? What do they look for? What challenges to they face?
