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Highlights from the HHS-OIG 2023 Spring Semiannual Report

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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?

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Health Provider News

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. California to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. California weighing third COVID-19 ETS renewal.

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DOJ Announces Enforcement Action Involving “Largest and Most Wide-Ranging” COVID-19 Fraud Detected to Date

Health Law Advisor

On April 20, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide coordinated enforcement action targeting COVID-19-related fraud involving charges against 21 individuals across nine federal districts, and over $149 million in alleged false claims submitted to federal programs. [1]. 2] See id. [3] 2] See id. [3]

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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. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case.

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New Healthcare Truths for 2021

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Noshay, MSE, Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Verinovum. As 2020 comes to a close, healthcare industry leaders are looking ahead to 2021 with excitement and anticipation.

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Health Provider News – May 20, 2022

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How providers and Florida Medicaid manage potentially preventable ED visits via health IT. Mother sues DeVos Children’s Hospital over COVID-19 vaccine requirement for girl’s kidney transplant. Michigan suspends contact tracing contract as COVID cases surge. Medicare fraud. to settle billing fraud claims.