Posted on January 4, 2023 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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In a September 2022 brief concerning program integrity, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) identified seven measures to identify providers who may present a high risk for improper Medicare telehealth billing. These seven factors should serve as a guide to providers and their compliance officers when identifying potential fraud risk in […]
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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The HHS Office of Inspector General recently released a report indicating deficiencies in hospice election statements and physician certification of patient eligibility for hospice care. Medicare hospice care provides help to patients who are terminally ill continue life with minimal disruptions. In order to qualify for hospice benefits, a physician must certify the patient is […]