DOJ Announces Formation of Newark/Philadelphia Medicare Fraud Strike Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division recently announced the formation of the Newark, New Jersey/Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Regional Medicare Fraud…
How to Prepare for a New Compliance Officer
Overview Oftentimes incoming Compliance Officers will inherit significant compliance problems when they join an organization or step into the role.…
Updates Work Plan with New Projects for July 2018.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued updates to its OIG Active…
Reports on Weaknesses in MCOs’ Identification of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a report detailing the weaknesses…
Medical Device Company Pays $12.5 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that a New York-based medical device manufacturer, AngioDynamics, Inc. (AngioDynamics), has agreed to…
OIG Adds Thirteen New Work Plan Projects in June 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued thirteen updates to its OIG…
OIG Issues Spring 2018 Semiannual Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released the first Semiannual Report to…
16 Tips for Compliance Officers Regarding EMTALA
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified the Emergency Medical Treatment and…
OIG Adds Seven New Work Plan Projects in May.
2018 OIG Work Plan Monthly Update: May The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)…
CMS Seeks Comments on Improved Claim Review Demonstration for Home Health Services.
CMS Proposed Pre-Claim Review Demonstration for Home Health Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published an…
DOJ Opioid Investigation Unit Leads to Buprenorphine-Related Fraud Charges for Pennsylvania Physicians.
Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit Investigation used to Combat Growing Prescription Opioid Epidemic The Department of Justice (DOJ) United…
OIG Submits FY 2019 Proposed Budget.
FY 2019 HHS Budget Request in Brief The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)…