Huge Decline in Medicare Laboratory Testing Due to COVID-19
According to a recent OIG report, fewer Medicare Part B beneficiaries received lab tests during the first 10 months of the pandemic.
According to a recent OIG report, fewer Medicare Part B beneficiaries received lab tests during the first 10 months of the pandemic.
Last week’s cases saw a major false claims-related settlement, as well as many kickback-related schemes.
The agency’s latest report to Congress shows that while enforcement activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels, recoveries are still down.
The year was certainly an interesting one in terms of regulatory change in the medical laboratory space.
Co-owners sentenced to three years each for paying millions in kickbacks for referrals to their Brooklyn-based facilities.