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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) added a large number of new items to its Work Plan in July – more than previous months. Let's take a closer look at some key highlights.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently signaled an even stronger focus on nursing homes. The OIG plans to more closely scrutinize nursing home compliance in their work plans, audits, and oversight.

Compliance professionals in the nursing home sector are well aware of the many ways government agencies survey, audit, and enforce regulatory compliance. Nursing homes have seen significant enforcement over the last few years, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...

Let’s take a look at the areas on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) radar in May 2023.

Depression and psychiatric conditions are relatively common in the elderly and nursing home residents. Effective treatments for these conditions can include medications, as well as psychotherapy. However, compliance professionals need to be aware of proper medical necessity, coding, and...

The OIG added just one item to its Work Plan in March of 2023 -- but it was a significant item relating to nursing homes.

While February 2023 saw a small number of new items added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) work plan, the added items are important for compliance professionals.

The new year brings fresh updates to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Work Plan, including renewed interest in ongoing items. Here are four key insights for compliance professionals from the OIG's most recent Work Plan update.