The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 20th, 2024, the U.S. Attorney's Office, in the Middle District of Florida, announced that a Florida man pled guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud in a $36.2 million telemedicine fraud scheme. Indest III, J.D., As part of [.]

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

January 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 The post January 2024 Bad Actors Roundup appeared first on Verisys.

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Verisys

APRIL 2, 2024

March 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Physician pays $1.8M Million Medicare Fraud Scheme ( Full Story ) New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Settles Health Care Fraud Claims for $17.3

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Verisys

MAY 13, 2024

April 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. The post April 2024 Bad Actors Roundup appeared first on Verisys. Secure your success by choosing Verisys.

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Verisys

AUGUST 13, 2024

July 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. The post July 2024 Bad Actors Roundup appeared first on Verisys. Million ( Full Announcement ) Doctor Convicted for Illegally Distributing Over 1.8M

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Verisys

AUGUST 13, 2024

July 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. The post July 2024 Bad Actors Roundup appeared first on Verisys. Million ( Full Announcement ) Doctor Convicted for Illegally Distributing Over 1.8M

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 11, 2024

OIG in healthcare stands for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) – the Office within the HHS responsible for reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in HHS programs and improving efficiency. The post What is OIG in Healthcare? appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 21, 2024

In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced several crucial updates to radiation oncology billing guidelines. In 2024, CMS has updated several areas to reflect changes in medical practices and technological advancements in radiation therapy.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

This report helps HHS fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of Americans while also providing suggestions for how healthcare organizations can stay ahead of the curve to avoid and combat fraud, waste, and abuse. HHS’s suspension and debarment programs are vital to upholding integrity in Federal grants and contracts.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees efforts in the healthcare sector to identify, reduce, and prevent incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse of funds from programs like Medicare. Medicare Advantage (M.A.): and cybersecurity threats. Organizations using M.A.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights announced a series of enforcement actions against entities that violated, or potentially violated, one or more HIPAA rules. This HIPAA 2024 Year in Review article discusses these actions. The $950,000 settlement agreement subjects HVHS to a 3-year CAP.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 20, 2022

. – LifeChain will leverage blockchain technology to solve healthcare’s biggest problems, including fraud, inefficiency in payments and antiquated processes. LifeChain will be developed by MSP Recovery and Tokenology as a fully tokenized Medicare, Medicaid and commercial claims recovery system protected by biometric security.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In November, updates for 2024 appeared in the OIG General Compliance Program Guidance, including recommendations for Medicare, nursing facilities, and other industry-specific entities. The 2024 update also addresses the Information Blocking Rule for the first time.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center In July 2024, the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey experienced a cybersecurity incident that caused disruption to its network. is currently investigating a September 2024 data security incident involving unauthorized access to its network.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2024

As of March 2024, over 67 million in the United States are Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the single largest payer for healthcare services in the United States. In FY2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) reported that Medicare processed more than 1.1 Here’s what you need to know.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2024

DrFirst released TrueRx , a prescription monitoring product that provides standardized alerts to protect against prescriber identity and prescription fraud. Wellth launched Wellth Northstar to support Medicare Advantage plans aiming to motivate change in hard-to-reach members.

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Health Care Law Brief

APRIL 12, 2023

On April 5, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Final Rule (“Final Rule”), which will be codified at 42 C.F.R. 405.986) or “reliable evidence” of fraud or “similar fault” (as defined in 42 C.F.R. 79452 (2022)). 405.902). .

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Health and Human Services (HHS) Department’s efforts to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. Its compliance program guidance (CPG) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicare and many other federal programs. More specifically, the 2024 guidance for nursing facilities focuses on several areas.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Divisions’ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) – Updated just this month, September 2024. Here is how it work, in a nutshell : CMS assesses a Medicare-participating hospital's compliance with EMTALA under the hospital's Medicare Provider Agreement.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On February 21, 2024 the OIG stated that the first two industry segment-specific CPGs (ICPGs) will address Medicare Advantage and nursing facilities. OIG intends to publish these guidance documents in 2024, but as of September 2024, we are still waiting for more ICPG information.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 11, 2023

ICPGs are expected to be published in 2024, and the OIG has announced the first two likely ICPGs will be for Medicare Advantage plans and skilled nursing facilities. Healthcare industry stakeholders are encouraged to incorporate the OIG’s CPG into the implementation and operation of their compliance programs.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for overseeing and administering various healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This is just the beginning.

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Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) billing compliance is a critical aspect of healthcare revenue cycle management, ensuring accurate reimbursement and adherence to Medicare regulations. These regulations are designed to ensure accurate claims, prevent fraud, and promote proper reimbursement for services rendered to patients.

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Provider Trust

OCTOBER 19, 2023

8, 2023 | 12pm CST Reserve Your Spot With new regulations and a changing payer demographic—marked by health plans entering new contracts such as Medicare Advantage—the demands for credentialing support can quickly outpace an organization’s available resources. Wednesday, Nov. A PDF report of the survey Sign up today!

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Importance of Payment Integrity Payment integrity is crucial for health plans to control costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and ensure the accuracy of healthcare payments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

On February 22, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it recovered over $2.68 Health Care Fraud Actions Medicare Advantage. As the largest component of Medicare, Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) was a target in 2023. Another Medicare Advantage plan provider agreed to pay $22.5

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Importance of Payment Integrity Payment integrity is crucial for health plans to control costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and ensure the accuracy of healthcare payments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) posted a pre-publication copy of the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Final Rule (“2024 Final Rule”), which has since been filed in the Federal Register. or $140 million in 2024.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

On April 29, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”). With a few exceptions, the Final Rule is a wholesale codification of the proposed rule.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 15, 2024

As we move deeper into 2024, hospitals must increasingly focus on compliance with regulations set forth by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Understanding OIG Compliance Program for Hospitals The OIG compliance program for hospitals intends to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse while ensuring high-quality care.

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Provider Trust

MAY 16, 2024

MAY 15, 2024 Contact: Morgan Smith , Director of Brand Strategy NASHVILLE, TN – ProviderTrust, the healthcare industry’s leading data and technology company for automated exclusion list monitoring and primary source verifications, is now monitoring more than 10,000,000 individuals and entities on an ongoing basis.

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Provider Trust

MAY 16, 2024

MAY 15, 2024 Contact: Morgan Smith , Director of Brand Strategy NASHVILLE, TN – ProviderTrust, the healthcare industry’s leading data and technology company for automated exclusion list monitoring and primary source verifications, is now monitoring more than 10,000,000 individuals and entities on an ongoing basis.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

It was passed to combat fraud by government contractors during the conflict and set the stage for future compliance regulations. These laws require healthcare providers to establish internal controls and compliance programs to prevent fraud and abuse in the healthcare system. Who started the first healthcare compliance program?

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Healthicity

AUGUST 6, 2024

This eBrief covers new OIG efforts on clinical laboratory tests, overpaid DMEPOS claims, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid managed care capitation payments.

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