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Understanding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s 2023 Annual Report

Provider Trust

This year, as always, the Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) released an annual report dissecting the exclusions, enforcements, and overall takeaways from their work throughout the previous fiscal year (FY). Book a Demo This year’s report also shows greater participation from managed care organizations (MCOs) as a key trend.

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OIG in Healthcare: The Integrity of Healthcare Services

Compliancy Group

With its focus on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) within the healthcare system, OIG healthcare compliance sets standards that every healthcare provider should be aware of. Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting compliant a breeze! Schedule Now × Schedule a Demo Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Physician Coding and Billing Enforcement: What to Watch For

YouCompli

In March of 2022, a New Jersey rheumatologist was convicted by a federal jury for defrauding Medicare and other health insurance programs. The doctor will be sentenced in July for multiple counts of healthcare fraud. A Florida physician, serving as a medical director for a sober living facility, was found guilty of healthcare fraud.

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Sanctions and penalties for hiring excluded individuals in healthcare 

YouCompli

These exclusions are generally related to criminal activity like fraud or healthcare-related misconduct. Felony convictions for other healthcare-related fraud, theft, or other financial misconduct. Read more about  the rollout and accountability of requirements  or  schedule a demo.   . Patient abuse or neglect.

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Federal and State Healthcare Compliance Requirements

MedTrainer

These regulations and laws help maintain patient confidentiality, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. These requirements are designed to protect patient rights, privacy, and safety, as well as to prevent fraud, abuse, and other improper practices within healthcare organizations.

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Which Compliance Framework Governs the Healthcare Industry?

MedTrainer

It conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations to ensure efficiency and integrity in HHS programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. The OIG also enforces standards for healthcare providers and suppliers to prevent fraud and imposes penalties for non-compliance. Schedule a demo today. appeared first on MedTrainer.

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What Is a Managed Care Organization (MCO)?

MedTrainer

Medicare Advantage (Part C). Medicare Advantage plans are managed care plans offered by private insurance companies as an alternative to traditional Medicare (Parts A and B). MCOs must adhere to federal (Medicare) and state (Medicaid) laws and regulations governing the healthcare industry. Quality of Care Standards.