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Understanding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s 2023 Annual Report

Provider Trust

This year, as always, the Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) released an annual report dissecting the exclusions, enforcements, and overall takeaways from their work throughout the previous fiscal year (FY). Book a Demo This year’s report also shows greater participation from managed care organizations (MCOs) as a key trend.

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Weekly Roundup – August 10, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

Topics included unpacking the ROI of patient safety, addressing financial outcomes for patients, and reducing fraud and waste. John and his wife tried the demo version of Qbtech, which provides a clinical-grade ADHD test. What Financial Challenge Doesn’t Get Talked About Enough ?

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Building an OIG Compliance Program for Physicians

Compliancy Group

Being placed on this list means that an individual or entity has committed fraud or harmed a patient(s). Increased Risk of Fraud and Abuse With a compliance program, more safeguards are in place to prevent fraudulent activities. According to the FBI, fraud in the healthcare space alone accounts for 3-10% of health expenditures.

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Your Guide on How to Be a Good Compliance Officer

Compliancy Group

If you hold this position, you likely understand what’s at stake in protecting health information and preventing fraud, abuse, and adverse incidents. Say goodbye to spreadsheets and hello to automated software See How It Works VIEW DEMO The post Your Guide on How to Be a Good Compliance Officer appeared first on Compliancy Group.

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OIG in Healthcare: The Integrity of Healthcare Services

Compliancy Group

With its focus on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) within the healthcare system, OIG healthcare compliance sets standards that every healthcare provider should be aware of. Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting compliant a breeze! Schedule Now × Schedule a Demo Find Out More! Please Wait.

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

It assists in identifying and addressing any concerns early on, lowering the likelihood of fraud, waste, and abuse. A well-implemented compliance program enhances patient care by emphasizing ethical procedures, confidentiality, and data protection.

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The Role Incident Management Policies Play

Compliancy Group

Prioritizing Incident Tracking, Reporting, and Logging of FWA and Cybersecurity Incidents Rules and regulations related to fraud, waste, and abuse across the healthcare industry can become complex. To level up the way you run your compliance department, streamline your incident management workflows today.