OIG Report on Lab Testing Should Prompt Compliance Review
Genetic testing now accounts for 43 percent of all Medicare Part B laboratory spending
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Lawyers Give Their Tips to Spot Clinical Lab Fraud
Medical laboratories should monitor fraud cases across the country and also stay vigilant of suspicious patterns of behavior
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Understanding and Avoiding Compliance Errors
Know where labs may fall foul of compliance requirements—and discover the actions your lab can take to mitigate the risk of noncompliance
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Labs Figure Prominently in OIG’s Newest Top 10 Challenges List
From – National Intelligence Report
Although the OIG has its flaws, lack of transparency is not among them. Exhibit A: the agency’s ongoing list of top 10 management and…
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Enforcement Trends: 5 Takeaways from OIG’s New Semiannual Report
From – National Intelligence Report
Veteran OIG semiannual report aficionados will find little in the most recent edition to distinguish it markedly from its predecessors. But while a new…
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GAO Faults U.S. Handling of Zika Outbreak; IDs Challenges to Test Development
From – National Intelligence Report
The US. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was “reactive” in its handling of the…
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CMS, OIG Reps Address PAMA, Fraud Enforcement at ACLA Annual Meeting
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OIG and DOJ Provide Tips for Determining Effectiveness of Compliance Programs
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OIG Fraud Alert Warns of Hotline Scammers
From – National Intelligence Report
The OIG issued a Fraud Alert recently—but it didn’t warn about improper referral arrangements or billing for medically unnecessary testing. It was a warning that scammers are representing themselves as…
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Health Care Fraud and Abuse Program Faces Declining ROI
From – National Intelligence Report
The federal government’s return on investment (ROI) in the fight against health care fraud continues a steady decline according to the latest numbers reported for the Health Care Fraud and…
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