Remove Blog Remove Compliance Remove Fraud
article thumbnail

How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. This is to confirm that staff are properly trained in compliance protocols.

article thumbnail

Hospice Update: Surveyors Called to Identify Quality of Care Concerns and Potential Fraud Referrals

Hall Render

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reinforcing its emphasis on hospice quality of care and identifying fraud. CMSs Focus on Surveys and Fraud Identification The CMS Memo highlights the dual purpose of hospice surveys: Ensuring Compliance : Evaluating whether hospice providers meet CoPs.

Fraud 80
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why Investing in Internal Auditing Tools is Key to Reducing Coding Risks and Financial Losses

MRO Compliance

As the healthcare industry faces increased scrutiny, especially in medical coding accuracy and regulatory compliance, recent surveys reveal that many professionals are concerned with issues like upcoding, audit discrepancies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in coding practices.

article thumbnail

Indiana Physician Fraud Conviction Highlights Compliance Risks

Hall Render

Health care fraud remains a significant focus for federal and state enforcement agencies, with particular attention placed on the integrity of Medicaid and Medicare billing. This disparity highlights the difficulty in accurately assessing the risks and potential penalties associated with health care fraud violations.

Fraud 40
article thumbnail

Using Compliance Software To Prevent Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

MedTrainer

Healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse is a costly problem for both public and private payers. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates financial losses due to healthcare fraud could be as much as $300 billion annually. Keep in mind that these are just examples of provider fraud!

Fraud 94
article thumbnail

OIG Releases New Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Health Law Attorney

On November 20, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its updated Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) for nursing facilities, marking an important step in its broader compliance initiative. This shift reflects OIG’s recognition of the direct relationship between care quality and compliance.

Nurses 52
article thumbnail

Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in healthcare present significant challenges, causing substantial financial losses, eroding public trust, and compromising the quality of patient care. Unlike fraud, waste is not necessarily intentional but results from inefficiencies.

Fraud 105