Tips On Preparing For And Conducting Compliance Investigations
Abiding by the Code of Conduct Alleged violations of the Code of Conduct (Code), policies/procedures, laws and regulations must be…
Office of Inspector General Reports $5 Billion Return as Result of Their Efforts
The HHS OIG is required to issue semiannual reports to Congress regarding the results of their efforts. On December 10,…
Tips and Pointers on Initiating Internal Investigations
An organization may call upon a variety of individuals to respond to a complaint or concern raised by an employee.…
30 Tips and Ideas for 2015 Compliance Work Plans
2015 begins, it is the right time to take stock of one’s compliance program and to prepare a Compliance Office…
35 Compliance Questions That Board Committees Should Be Asking
The key to a successful compliance program (CP) lies in gaining board level interest and support by facilitating their understanding…
Power Mobility Devices (PMD) Fraud “On the Run”
Medicare covers scooters and power mobility devices (PMDs) when beneficiaries need them to perform daily living activities at home. However,…
Update on Ambulance Service Compliance Issues
As we approach the end of 2014, we are reminded of continuing problems with certain ambulance services. Often times, ambulance…
DOJ Reports $2.3 Billion In Health Care Fraud Recoveries In 2014
The Civil Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported obtaining $2.3 billion in 2014 from settlements and judgments in…
2014 Top Management & Performance Challenges: OIG Annual Report
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its annual summary of the most significant management and performance challenges facing the…
Mergers And Acquisitions Leading To Increased Disclosures
Most Mergers and Acquisitions Uncover Issues that Lead to Disclosure to the OIG or DOJ Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) take…
Office Of Inspector General 2015 Work Plan
11-04-2014 [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD WORK PLAN]ย On October 31st, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of…
EMTALA Compliance High Risk Area
The Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) grew from the 1946 Hill-Burton Free Care Program to provide Federal grants…