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1. Missouri Hospital Settles Case Involving Patient Dumping Allegations - “On October 17, 2017, Southeast Missouri Hospital (SEM), Cape Girardeau, Missouri, entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with OIG.

We all could use some advice every now and then, especially in the world of healthcare compliance.

1. Huntsville Nursing Home Pays the United States and the State of Texas $5 Million to Settle Claims Alleging Poor Quality of Care –

Though many CIAs read very similarly, it’s good practice to read new ones to reaffirm some of the core principles of an effective compliance program.

1. Jacksonville Cardiovascular Practice Agrees To Pay More Than $440,000 To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations For Failing To Reimburse Government Health Care Programs -

The OIG has added some more items to their work plan for this month, October 2017. Some of these new items may interest you. Staying informed is a large part of maintaining an effective compliance program.

You probably already know that Auditing and Monitoring is one of the seven elements of an effective compliance program. But did you know that it’s so important the OIG considers it to be key for maintaining compliance?

Coding audits are the heartbeat of any compliance program. That’s why staying on track with your audit is essential to your program's success.