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Will CMS’s Proposed Rule on “Identified Overpayments” Increase Reverse FCA Cases?

Healthcare Law Today

As written, the proposed rule would remove the existing “reasonable diligence” standard for identification of overpayments, and add the “knowing” and “knowingly” FCA definition. And, a provider is required to refund overpayments it is obliged to refund within 60 days of such identified overpayment.

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OIG Revises Self-Disclosure Protocol

Florida Health Care Law Firm

As described on the OIG website, “Self-disclosures give persons the opportunity to avoid the costs and disruptions associated with a Government-directed investigation and civil or administrative litigation.”. Any overpayment retained after this period may create liability under the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and the False Claims Act.

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Closing Care Gaps Through Prospective Risk Adjustment

HIT Consultant

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently reported that, from October 2014 through December 2016 , 153 audit reports were issued containing 193 overpayment recoveries totaling $648 million, largely due to errors in medical documentation. million (net) and $4.7 billion from 2023 through 2032, including extrapolation effects.

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Preventing Genetic Testing Fraud: 5 Actions for Health Plans

Healthcare IT Today

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) analysis showed Medicare payments for genetic testing quadrupled from 2016 to 2019. The surge in genetic testing claims comes with a rise in fraud, waste and abuse across government and commercial payers. In 2021, a U.S. Common schemes include: Code stacking.

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Avoiding “Gotcha” Moments in Compliance 

YouCompli

As a result, the department now has to refund several thousand dollars in overpayments and implement a corrective action plan. In tackling the countless regulatory and operational issues for these diverse organization types, he has developed a deep understanding of the business of healthcare and the regulations governing the industry.

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CMS Issues CY2024 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Part D Sponsors

Healthcare Law Blog

The Proposed Rule includes changes on an array of topics including: Star Ratings, medication therapy management, marketing and communications, health equity, provider directories, coverage criteria, prior authorization, behavioral health services, identification of overpayments , requirements for valid contract applications, and formulary changes.