On June 13, 2025, OIG announced the results of an audit it conducted of 30 hospitals that received provider relief fund (PRF) payments during COVID-19 (the Audit). OIG found that 11 of the 30 audited hospitals failed to...more
On July 8, 2024, OIG updated the Frequently Asked Questions on its website, adding four new questions and answers to its General Questions Regarding Certain Fraud and Abuse Authorities...more
On April 1, 2024, CMS released new guidance to reiterate and clarify hospital requirements for informed consent from patients with respect to medical professionals performing sensitive examinations, especially for patients...more