Med-Net Compliance
OCTOBER 27, 2022
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the psychologist caused the submission of fraudulent Medicare claims from July 2016 through June 2019 for psychotherapy services purportedly provided to nursing home residents in Chicago and surrounding areas.
Healthcare Compliance Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
The United States has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama psychiatrist for improper prescribing of Nuedexta to nursing home residents. In return, the psychiatrist prescribed Nuedexta to nursing home residents who did not have pseudobulbar affect.
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Med-Net Compliance
JULY 26, 2022
In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized over $8 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and other fraud proceeds. Issue: Nursing staff should monitor telemedicine appointments held with their residents, review related medical record documentation, and report any concerns with observed practices immediately.
Provider Trust
AUGUST 9, 2023
Grimm, the OIG continues its tireless efforts to uncover instances of fraud, waste, and abuse within HHS programs. OIG continues to work tirelessly to identify instances of fraud, waste, and abuse and prosecute offenders. Led by acting Inspector General Christi A. What is the HHS-OIG Semiannual Report to Congress?
Healthcare Compliance Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
A mother and her two daughters have been charged for providing fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards to maintain and obtain employment at a New York nursing home. Vaccination is mandatory for nursing home employment in New York. Bassett stated, “Vaccination fraud is a serious crime.
Provider Trust
JANUARY 25, 2024
This report helps HHS fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of Americans while also providing suggestions for how healthcare organizations can stay ahead of the curve to avoid and combat fraud, waste, and abuse. Unfortunately, Medicare Advantage programs are not exempt from instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.
Healthcare Compliance Blog
APRIL 6, 2022
Evidence revealed that the nurse failed to administer a total of eight required neurological checks to the patient after he had an unwitnessed fall at the facility on the night of April 12, 2018. Issue: Nursing staff should be knowledgeable of standards of care, and the facility’s policies and procedures for implementing them.
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