The latest OIG Work Plan updates highlight where compliance risk is increasing—and where audit focus is heading next.
March 2026 introduced several key updates that compliance officers and auditors should not overlook. These changes reflect continued scrutiny in high-risk billing areas, expanded oversight in Medicare Advantage, and renewed attention on longstanding vulnerabilities.
What You’ll Learn:
In this eBrief, we break down the most important updates, including:
- Why chronic care management services remain a growing audit target
- How modifier 25 continues to drive enforcement activity
- What new audits mean for Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits
- Where oversight is expanding in pediatric psychotropic medication use
- Emerging risks tied to Medicaid eligibility and coverage
- Ongoing vulnerabilities in high-cost surgical procedures like neurostimulators
Each Work Plan update reflects where the OIG sees risk today, and where enforcement may follow tomorrow. Organizations that align their audit and compliance strategies accordingly are better positioned to identify issues early and respond with confidence.