Healthicity Blog

If you’re unfamiliar with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Special Fraud Alerts

Every now and then we’ve reported on enforcement actions happening at the state level. As compliance professionals, we’re often drawn to the biggest headlines which most often occur because of federal enforcement.

1. Post Acute Medical Agrees to Pay More Than $13 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Improper Physician Relationships –

1. Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty in Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme –

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

The OIG continues its voice of concern over opioid overutilization and misuse in the context of Medicare and Medicaid.