CMS Issues a Ruling and Proposed Rule on Medicare Part B Billing Policies for Hospital Outpatient Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule authorizing Medicare Part B payment following a…
HHS Announces Plans to Accelerate Health Information Exchange
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a request for information (RFI), which includes several potential new…
OIG Releases Report on SNFs Deficiencies Related to Care and Discharge Planning Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a study related to skilled nursing facilities’…
HHS and DOJ Release the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Program Report
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released the Health Care Fraud…
PPACA “Sunshine” Rule Increases Transparency in Health Care
On February 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the “Sunshine” final rule, also known as the…
DOJ Sentences Four to Prison for Involvement in a $205 Million Health Fraud Scheme
Four individuals were recently sentenced to prison for their involvement in a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme.
HHS Releases HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules
The Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) recently released the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) final rule.
Hospice Organization Settles HIPAA Breach Involving Less Than 500 Patients
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Hospice of North Idaho (HONI) agreed to pay $50,000…
OIG Releases Fall 2012 Semiannual Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released its Fall 2012 Semiannual Report…
“Fiscal Cliff” Bill Brings Various Changes to Health Care
The United States House of Representatives recently passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to avert the “fiscal cliff.” …
OIG Publishes the Compendium of Unimplemented Recommendations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released the 2012 Edition of the…
HHS Announces the Health IT Patient Safety Action and Surveillance Plan
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) recently announced the Health Information Technology…