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.
Convicted Lab Owner Fails to Report to Prison
In addition to the usual FCA-related fare, an arrest warrant was issued for a convicted lab co-owner after he failed to show up for prison.
OIG OKs Offering Patients Gift Cards for Returning At-Home Test Kits
A new OIG Advisory Opinion sheds some light on when it’s permissible for a lab to offer customers a gift card for returning their at-home testing kit.
Medical Device Executives Nailed with Fraud Charges
The three Magellan Diagnostics executives are accused of FDA violations, as well as wire fraud and conspiracy.
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.