OIG Roundup
In this OIG roundup, we cover the agency’s plans to modernize and improve the useability of its Compliance Program Guidance, which was first published in 1998.
Turning Whistleblower Lemons into Compliance Lemonade
A False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit can do significant damage to your lab and its reputation, even if the case lacks truth and merit.
OIG OKs Pharma Company’s Use of Financial Help for Patients
Recent Advisory Opinion sheds light on offering patients financial assistance so they can receive the provider’s products and services.
Protect Your Lab against HIPAA Right of Access Liability Risks
Key points to educate your staff on when it comes to patient requests for test records and other protected health information.
A Model Script to Help Avoid HIPAA Right of Access Violations
This script helps prepare frontline staff to answer questions that patients seeking access to their PHI are likely to ask.