Much of the discussion surrounding President Trump’s 2018 budget blueprint has focused on cuts, but one proposed budget increase shows the new administration is likely to continue focusing on healthcare fraud enforcement. Among cuts of approximately 18% to the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the president’s budget proposes $70 million… Continue Reading
While the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) have long scrutinized physician compensation arrangements, including medical director agreements, penalties traditionally have been sought against the institutional party to the arrangement and not the individual physicians. OIG’s recent fraud alert indicates this may no longer be… Continue Reading
On April 20, 2015, the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued guidance aimed at the governing boards of healthcare entities. The guidance—issued in conjunction with associations of healthcare auditors, attorneys, and compliance professionals—aims to inform healthcare boards regarding their oversight duties. Although the guidance is written… Continue Reading
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