The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 22, 2012

On September 27, 2012, Public Citizen, a watchdog group, reported whistleblowers have initiated $6.6 billion in penalties against drug manufacturers in 2012. The pharmacy noticed and reported that drug manufacturers were charging highly inflated prices to Medicaid. By Danielle M. Murray, J.D. Whistleblowing Pays.

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The Health Law Firm

MAY 4, 2012

Over 100 doctors, nurses and other health professionals were arrested on charges relating to Medicare fraud by federal agents on May 2, 2012. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. The arrests were made in seven cities nationwide, but more than half took place in South Florida.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 3, 2012

On September 19, 2012, power wheelchair suppliers voiced their concerns over a new government program called the Power Mobility Devices (PMDs) Demonstration at a Senate Special Committee on Aging. To see the Power Mobility Devices (PMDs) Demonstration operational guide from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), click here.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, the Administrative Requirements (Part 162) helped reduce insurance fraud and accelerated eligibility inquiries, authorization requests, and claims processing. Only one penalty was issued in each of 2008 and 2009, 2 in 2010, 3 in 2011, and 6 in 2012. billion and $11.5

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 4, 2013

A report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on February 27, 2013, announced that Medicare will remain a "high-risk" program with respect to its fraud and waste vulnerability. In 2012, according to the report, CMS let more than $44 billion in improper payments go out. Click here to view the full report from the GAO.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

A former employee of an organization that provides services to developmentally disabled adults in Alachua County, Florida, was arrested on June 15, 2012, according to the Attorney General’s (AG) Office. Investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) Led to Arrest. To see the press release from the AG, click here.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 12, 2012

The nurse was arrested on a felony warrant by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The arrest was announced by the Florida Attorney General on June 29, 2012. Abuse Allegedly Occurred During Medication Administration.

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Innovaare Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Annually, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases star ratings, which measure the quality of care health plans deliver for its members. Inovaare’s A&G software optimizes your processes so you can handle large volumes of data, reduce costs and ensure transparency to prevent fraud at every step. References.

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Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

” The currently proposed provision has similar effect to the language CMS proposed in 2012 and, after consideration of comments, ultimately rejected in the 2014 Final Rule (Medicare Advantage and Part D) and 2016 Final Rule (Medicare Part A and Part B). The FCA is a fraud statute, requiring intent. 3729(b)(1)(A).

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The study reviewed reports and articles published between January 1, 2012 and May 15, 2019, dressing the topic of waste across six domains previously identified by the Institute of Medicine: Failure of care delivery, with waste ranging between $102 bn and $166 bn. Failure of care coordination, with a waste-range of $27 bn – $78 bn.

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Kaiser Health News

APRIL 8, 2022

Prescription drug costs for California’s massive Medicaid program were draining the state budget, so in 2019 Gov. The new Medicaid drug program debuted this January, with a private company in charge. Centene was already a big player in state Medicaid drug programs — but one with a questionable record. SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

The chapter describes the policies and procedures of the New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare program regarding transportation services. In 2012, N.J.S.A. On April 4, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. 620(b), the Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services adopted amendments to Transportation Services Rules.

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