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DOJ Recouped $2.2 Billion Under FCA in 2022

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billion in False Claims Act (“FCA”) related settlements and judgments in the federal fiscal year 2022. Whistleblowers continue to be one of the federal government’s greatest assets in FCA cases, as whistleblowers filed 652 qui tam suits in 2022 with recovery totaling $1.9 Health Care Fraud Actions Medicaid.

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Highlights from the HHS-OIG 2023 Spring Semiannual Report

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its latest 2023 Spring Semiannual Report to Congress, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities from October 2022 to March 2023. Led by acting Inspector General Christi A. What is the HHS-OIG Semiannual Report to Congress?

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Three Individuals Charged for Providing Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards for Employment Purposes

Healthcare Compliance Blog

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. They are scheduled to appear in court on March 14, 2022.

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. UArizona launching new programs to address health care workforce shortages. Primary Health opening new Nampa clinic in late 2022.

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COVID-related enforcement actions 

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The Federal government spent unprecedented trillions of dollars throughout the COVID public health emergency (PHE). In April 2022, officials at the U.S. MorseLife Nursing Home Health System was alleged to have provided vaccines to individuals who were not eligible under this program. Let’s look at a few.

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2024 HHS-OIG Top Areas of Focus

Provider Trust

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. HHS estimated that over 15% of payments in FY 2022 were improper.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Daniel Barchi named CIO of CommonSpirit Health.