Telemedicine saw a dramatic increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released in December 2021, showed an increase in Medicare telemedicine visits...more
9/14/2022
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Patient Access ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine
According to the United States Government, fraud and abuse recovery has an excellent return for each investment dollar spent. According to the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program Report,released by the...more
2/16/2017
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Obstruction of Justice ,
OIG ,
Physicians ,
Settlement ,
Unjust Enrichment
CMS is offering to pay hospitals 68 percent of the allowable amount for all claims that are currently on appeal. Specifically, CMS is offering to settle "inpatient status" claims at 68 percent of the "net paid amount" within...more