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Nursing homes are facing a new level of scrutiny. Not just around billing or staffing, but around whether critical safety events are being captured, investigated, and reported.

The OIG added some new Work Plan items that compliance teams should keep on their radar. Here are a few key updates.

During our webinars on the OIG’s ICPG for Nursing Facilities (watch Part 1 and Part 2) questions arose about the Minimum Data Set (MDS). 

In November 2024, the OIG released the first Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), focusing on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Senior Medicare Patrol Projects

In 1997, a recommendation in a congressional committee associated with legislation created an initiative involving seniors’ efforts to prevent Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. The efforts are formalized through the Administration for Community Living's Senior...

New HCPCS codes in 2025 for caregiver training (HCPCS codes G0541–G0543). 

In November 2024, the OIG released its first-ever Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), starting with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities. This guidance highlights key compliance risks and reinforces the importance of resident safety and quality care. 

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled its first-ever Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG), a monumental step in shaping compliance standards for the healthcare industry. Leading the way, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities are the first focus of this...