Articles Tagged With: OIG
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Risk Managers Valued in Compliance Program Guidance from OIG
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently issued its new General Compliance Program Guidance, the first of a series of compliance guidelines expected from the OIG, providing guidance, tools, and references addressed to federal healthcare program providers and suppliers. OIG makes clear that risk managers are an integral part of the effort.
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OIG Issues Alert on Telemedicine Fraud
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently issued a Special Fraud Alert on arrangements with telemedicine companies, describing seven characteristics that could suggest a risk of fraud and abuse.
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Reporting Misdeeds: How and When to Use Disclosure Protocol
Once a risk manager realizes the organization may have violated laws or regulations, the best course of action might be to report the violation instead of hoping no one will discover it. Self-disclosure can offer many advantages that result in lesser penalties and other consequences. But it is important to know when to report and how to do it advantageously. -
Common Safeguards Identified in OIG Responses
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has evaluated several proposed arrangements related to COVID-19 and identified safeguards that pose a low risk of fraud and abuse. Through several responses to proposed arrangements, OIG identified safeguards applicable to most situations that will make remuneration safe from enforcement under anti-kickback and civil monetary penalty rules.
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VA OIG Reports on HIPAA Violation
An investigation by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General into HIPAA violations by business associates is a reminder to covered entities about the risk from these partners.
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Ambulatory surgery centers are in OIG’s sights
Ambulatory surgical centers are among the many healthcare operations targeted for close oversight in the 2016 Work Plan from the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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OIG warns of expanded administrative sanctions
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Former IG: Health care fraud still a federal priority
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OIG targets Medicare oversight of ambulatory surgery
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OIG cites increase in documentation errors