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Continued Questions About GSA Debarment Screening
Federal agencies can exclude (suspend or debar) businesses or individuals from receiving government contracts or assistance for various reasons. The…
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Issues Tuomey Decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued its judgment in the Tuomey case. In the…
CMS Proposes New Rule To Reduce Stark Law Burdens And Confusion
Recently, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decided against the Tuomey Healthcare System in a case that has resulted in…
Evaluating Allegations of Wrongdoing
Although there are many channels of communication, compliance complaints and allegations arrive primarily through the use of hotlines. Complaints can…
Federal Court Rejects Tuomey Appeal: $234 Million Judgment Stands
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit issued its decision in the decade long Tuomey Healthcare System fraud…
Tuomey: Case Study on Warning Signals and Tips on What Not to Do
After ten years of investigation, losing at two jury trials, and making multiple appeals, the Tuomey Healthcare case reached final…
Carrie Kusserow Joins Strategic Management as Senior Vice President
Strategic Management is pleased to announce that Carrie Kusserow has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. She is a…
OIG Requires Independent Review Organizations (IROs) To Meet GAO Standards
A high percentage of the Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office…
Where To Begin The Independent Review Organization (IRO) Review Process
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has negotiated hundreds of Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs). Under a CIA, a provider or…
Common Features Among Corporate Integrity Agreements
The rise in enforcement actions focused on health care fraud by the Department of Justice (DOJ) has led to an…
Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) Negotiation Tips
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is currently monitoring over 300 active Corporate…
Tips and Pointers on Initiating Internal Investigations
Tips and Pointers on Initiating Internal Investigations An organization may call upon a variety of individuals to respond to a…