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Texas OIG Inspectors Discover Errors in Reported Nursing Home Staff Hours

Med-Net Compliance

On November 3, 2022, the OIG released the results of a recent inspection of a nursing home by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Inspections).

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Nursing Home Psychologist Convicted of Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Med-Net Compliance

A federal jury convicted a licensed Illinois psychologist of defrauding Medicare over the course of several years by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for psychotherapy services he never provided. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

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OIG Enhances Focus on Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents

Med-Net Compliance

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced that they will be enhancing their focus on potentially preventable hospitalizations of Medicare-eligible skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents. and 42 CFR § 483.25).

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OIG Shines a Spotlight on Nursing Homes, Opioid Misuse, and Health Equity in the FY2022 Semiannual Report

Healthcare Law Blog

On December 5, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”), Office of Inspector General (“ OIG ”), released their Semiannual Report to Congress for the period beginning on April 1, 2022, and ending on September 30, 2022 (the “ Semiannual Report ”). [1]. million $1.19 billion Questioned Costs $1.17

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Health Provider News – April 29, 2022

Hall Render

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. HHS puts $90 million toward addressing health disparities through data. Family nurse practitioners.

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The Cobra Effect & Enforcing Compliance Standards

AIHC

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.” The result?

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The Cobra Effect & Enforcing Compliance Standards

AIHC

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.” The result?