CMS Announces Mobile Device Applications to Assist Health Care Providers in Tracking Financial Relationships.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced two free mobile device applications available to track payments and other…
Tuomey Healthcare Systems Found Guilty of Stark Violations
It is a violation of the Stark Law if a hospital contracts with outside physicians to provide surgery exclusively in…
OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert for Physician-Owned Entities
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a special fraud alert concerning physician-owned distributorships (PODs), physician-owned entities that receive revenue…
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…
Anti-Kickback Statute Penalties and Violations: Medical Director and Advisory Agreements
It is important as part of ongoing auditing and monitoring to understand the importance of and how to review agreements…
HHS Issues Report on Stark Law Violations and Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol.
In a mandatory report to Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discussed the implementation of the Stark…
Forgotten Issues in Physician Arrangements
The article notes that hospitals need to document why a position is medically necessary and why a physician is selected. About…
The Latest on OIG Physician Arrangement Enforcement Actions
The article explains the importance of auditing and monitoring all arrangements involving physicians. About the Author Richard P. Kusserow established…
Leasing Agreements between Hospitals and Physicians Draw Considerable Attention
Simple Tips to Help Compliance Professionals Understand Complex Standards and Improve Agreements By now most hospitals are acutely aware that the Office of…
Understanding the Importance of Reviewing Agreements with Physicians
This article provides tips for developing stronger contracts and documents to help ensure compliance. About the Author Richard P. Kusserow…
Hospital-Based Physicians Under the Kickback Statute: Not Forgotten
Include hospital-based physicians when developing auditing and monitoring plans. It is the highest risk area. About the Author Richard P. Kusserow established…