In an effort to improve patient care, the ICS is offering its members an OIG compliance template that can be customized to meet each practice’s specific requirements, as many healthcare providers may be procrastinating on completing their OIG Compliance Manual.
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As we approach the end of 2022, there are several important deadlines and items to keep in mind for your practice. This top 10 list includes many critical items, so be sure to review it carefully to ensure that you have covered all your bases.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently published a “Special Fraud Alert” warning healthcare providers “to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with purported telemedicine companies.”
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In 2021, the Office of Inspector General is upping their game. In 2021 they budgeted $329 million for oversight of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program activities. Read the article to learn more!
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Federal law gives authority to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to impose Civil Monetary Penalties to practices that hire an employee/contractor who has been excluded from Medicare (or other federal programs). If the employee/contractor is involved in any part of service to the Medicare (or other federal program) patient, it can create a penalty liability as much as $10,000 PER service rendered.
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