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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

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Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations.

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Audio-Video Telehealth, Mobile Device Management & You

AIHC

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. Are You a Mobile Health App Developer?

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

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Amazon to buy primary health-care provider One Medical for roughly $3.9 Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. Lamont: Changing federal health guidelines hindered CT in pandemic. Politics got in the way of public health’: Experts question if CT is losing battle against COVID. CMS proposes 2.7%

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Health Provider News

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face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills. 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B

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Health Provider News – September 23, 2022

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Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. Delaware extends public health emergency order 30 days. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. Baptist Health’s Boulenger to be first new CEO in 36 years. Alabama hospital CEO resigns. partnership.

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Health Provider News – April 1, 2022

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Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Rural Alabama wastewater infrastructure ‘public health issue’ gets much-needed attention. Alabama health officer on omicron variant: ‘Spreading like wildfire’.