HIPAA Journal

JUNE 9, 2023

Prior to the Supreme Court ruling, there was no distinction between an identity thief stealing an individual’s identity and running up huge debts, a lawyer rounding up bills and only charging full hours, a waitress overcharging customers, and a doctor overbilling Medicaid. The Supreme Court decision related to the latter.

Fraud 107

Fraud Medicaid Medicaid Doctors 107

Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The NPI improves the Medicare and Medicaid programs, other federal and private health programs, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare industry by simplifying administration and enabling the efficient electronic transmission of health information. Learn More About NPIs When Did NPI Numbers Begin?

Fraud 97

Fraud HIPAA Medicare Medicare 97

Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In July 1993, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) undertook a project to develop a healthcare provider identification system to meet the needs of the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the needs of a national identification system for all providers. 23, 2004, established the NPI as this standard.

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicare Medicare HIPAA 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCC model was initiated in 2004 and is becoming increasingly prevalent as the environment shifts to value-based payment models.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 59

AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCC model was initiated in 2004 and is becoming increasingly prevalent as the environment shifts to value-based payment models.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 52

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow! Mary’s welcome new board members Northeast Georgia Health System named one of nation’s top workplaces for diversity HAWAII How Adventist Health Castle achieved becoming a verified Level III Trauma Center Queen’s debuts $4.5M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40