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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 – April 22, 2022

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GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. 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. Then it deleted deaths.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. In Bethel, a homegrown solution to the state’s nursing shortage.

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Health Provider News – May 20, 2022

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Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. OIG: 25% of Medicare hospital patients experienced harm pre-pandemic. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19.

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Health Provider News

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for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

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FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Covid-19 continues climbing in state. Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Nursing homes say they’re being price gouged by direct care staffing agencies.