Is Your Compliance Program Effective?
Having a compliance program in place is a start but having an…
Beware of Individual Liability: Yates Memo
On September 9, 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy…
OIG WORKPLAN 2016
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for…
Overview of a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA)
Health care fraud recoveries for fiscal years 2009- 2014 exceeded…
Are You Aware of the Whistleblower Provisions of the False Claim Act ?
The whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act have lead…
Complying with Stark Law: Can you bill Medicare when treating your family members?
The treatment of family members falls under General Exclusions…
How would your staff react to an auditor or investigator?
Audits and investigations are stressful events either with or…
Avoiding Overutilization vs. Patient Satisfaction: What’s a provider to do?
An increasingly important issue for many providers is the dilemma…
Are You Aware of the Updated CMS Timeline for Meaningful Use?
Recent CMS modification allows more flexibility in certified…
OIG Special Fraud Alert Regarding Laboratories Payments to Referring Physicians
The OIG scrutinizes referring physician and laboratory arrangements.…