This month there is only one new Work Plan item. Although it doesn't directly impact laboratory operations, it may be of interest to some labs. Quality of Maternal Healthcare in Indian Health Service … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: June 2019
This month, there were seven new Work Plan items. Two of these, detailed below, may have implications for some labs. Opioid Use in Medicare Part D in 2018 Issue: The opioid crisis remains a public … [Read more...]
Compliance Perspectives: Use New DOJ Criteria to Vet the Effectiveness of Your Lab Compliance Program
One of the primary responsibilities of a lab manager is to ensure that the lab's compliance program is effective. There's a lot on the line. Having an effective compliance program can help prevent … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: May 2019
Of the three new items in this month's OIG Work Plan items, one may have implications for some labs. Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment at Health Centers Issue: Medication-assisted … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: April 2019
Among the 10 new Work Plan items this month, three may have potential ramifications for at least some labs. Medicaid Managed Care Organization Denials Issue: The State Medicaid agency and the … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: March 2019
This month, there were 16 new Work Plan items. Three of these may have implications for some labs as detailed below. Medicare Market Shares of Mail Order Diabetes Test Strips Issue: The … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: February 2019
This month, there were two new Work Plan items. One of these may have implications for some labs and is detailed below. Characteristics of Part D Beneficiaries at Serious Risk of Opioid Misuse or … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: January 2019
This month, there were six new Work Plan items. The two pertaining to labs are detailed below. The first one has widespread implications for labs; the second may have implications for some labs 1. … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: November 2018
This month, there were six new Work Plan items, two of which have implications for at least some labs. 1. CDC's Oversight of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Funds Issue: Through the … [Read more...]
OIG Monthly Work Plan Review: October 2018
October saw five new OIG Work Plan items. One has direct implications for labs, while two have potential implications for some labs. These three items are detailed below. 1. CMS Medicare Beneficiary … [Read more...]