September 13th 2023
Here’s what you need to know and do considering the DOJ’s and HHS’s drastically expanded use of digital tools to investigate and prosecute those who work in the field of healthcare, including innocent practices and providers.
HHS-OIG releases Medicaid Fraud Control Units 2022 annual report
April 7th 2023The Report highlights the important role of MFCUs in investigating and prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse, and neglect, and the results of the MFCUs’ work, including in obtaining healthcare fraud criminal convictions, exclusions from federal programs, and civil settlements and recoveries.
Recent DOJ settlements highlight compliance opportunities for providers
August 11th 2022These types of conduct are material and offer corporate compliance officers and practice managers the opportunity to step back, assess policies and procedures, update training – both for HIPAA and fraud, waste, and abuse, and bring in outside consultants to assess risk.