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What Payers Need to Know to Stay Ahead in 2025

MRO Compliance

For payers, investing in interoperability is more than meeting regulatory compliance, it creates a future where patient data follows seamlessly, improving care coordination and reducing administrative burdens. Many claims analysts feel that chasing down overpayments feels like plugging leaks in a sinking boat.

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The Supreme Court Denies Petition Challenging CMS’s Overpayment Rule

Health Care Law Brief

With this denial, the Overpayment Rule remains in full force and effect, and UnitedHealthcare, among other MA plans, must comply or potentially face False Claims Act (FCA) liability. The Overpayment Rule. The Overpayment Rule, set forth at 42 U.S.C. 29844, 29921 (May 23, 2014). See UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. 3d 173 (Sep.

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Finding Success Amid Complexity: 3 Payer Strategies for Better Risk Adjustment Results

HIT Consultant

Risk adjustment requires constant attention to ensure accurate coding, timely regulatory compliance, and streamlined communications across the payer-provider continuum. billion in overpayments to MA plans with this new audit methodology over the next ten years. In one recent audit, OIG found at least $3.7

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OIG Revises Self-Disclosure Protocol

Florida Health Care Law Firm

The OIG clarified that using the SDP may mitigate potential exposure under Medicare and Medicaid 60-day reporting and returning requirements for overpayments. Any overpayment retained after this period may create liability under the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and the False Claims Act.

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New Safe Harbor and General Compliance Program Guidance Provides Opportunity for Buyers to Mitigate Litigation and Fraud Risk

Health Law RX

Healthcare companies should engage experienced regulatory counsel to advise about the nuances of each element as they gauge the impact that regulatory compliance may have on deal terms. Ensure Ongoing Compliance. The GCPG further explains how to implement these elements.

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OIG Issues Highly Anticipated Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities

Hall Render

OIG called for nursing facilities to take proactive measures to ensure compliance with program rules, including conducting regular reviews to ensure billing and coding practices are current and accurate, as well as performing regular internal billing and coding audits. Competency-Based Training.

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