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Attention New York Medicaid Providers: It’s Time to Upgrade Your Compliance Program

Healthcare Law Blog

New Subpart 521-1: Compliance Programs The adopted regulations represent substantial changes to 18 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 521 governing the implementation and operation of effective compliance programs for certain “required providers,” including, now for the first time, Medicaid managed care organizations (MMCOs). [1]

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New York State OMIG Makes Regulatory Modifications to Compliance Program Requirements

Health Law Advisor

It is axiomatic that New York State requires every Medicaid provider to have an “effective” compliance program. Part 521, make several important changes that will affect all Medicaid Providers’ compliance programs throughout New York State. New York Social Services Law § 363-d.

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The Importance of a Corporate Integrity Agreement

Compliancy Group

A Corporate Integrity Agreement is typically part of the civil settlement, and it prevents the violating entity from being added to HHS’s OIG Exclusion List , including organizations excluded from valuable programs like Medicare or Medicaid. IROs must be external to the participating organization and act with objectivity.

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OIG Issues Updated General Compliance Program Guidance: Overview of Key Elements & Changes

C&M Health Law

Compliance policies should be developed under the direction and supervision of the compliance officer and compliance committee and should address the implementation and operation of an entity’s compliance program and processes. OIG’s updated take on the seven elements is briefly summarized below. (1)

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Improving Patient Care With a “Prevent, Detect, Report” Strategy  

YouCompli

Enforcement agencies are prioritizing efforts to deter FWA as more individuals enroll in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and telehealth services continue to evolve post-pandemic. For staff, compliance officers should support annual online FWA compliance training.

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Navigating CMS UPIC Audits: A Guide for Healthcare Organizations

Compliancy Group

This is because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have ramped up their efforts to identify organizations that have improperly billed for medical services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created UPIC audits to identify and stop fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid.

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Department of Justice (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

Compliancy Group

A CIA allows a healthcare organization to meet certain obligations while maintaining participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal funding programs.