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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Unfortunately, some Medicare and Medicaid funds are lost to fraudulent and wasteful behaviors. Knowing how to detect, report, and prevent inappropriate use of funds associated with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is essential. What is Healthcare Fraud? taxpayers over $100 billion annually.

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Woman Arrested for Practicing Medicine without a License at 7 Nursing Homes

Med-Net Compliance

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly practicing medicine as a registered nurse without a license at seven nursing and assisted living facilities in Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties. Update as necessary.

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January 2024 Bad Actors Roundup

Verisys

Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Here is a round up of bad actors: Physician Fraud Glastonbury Psychologist Admits Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million Civil Judgment and Drug Treatment Center Enters Settlement to Pay $2.2

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers.

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Key Takeaways from the HCFAC 2021 Annual Report

Provider Trust

The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) protects patients and consumers by combating healthcare fraud and abuse. During the fiscal year 2021, the report states that the federal government won or negotiated over $5 billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements. Because of these efforts, close to $1.9

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How FACIS Ensures OIG Compliance

Verisys

Verisys Corporation, through its FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System), plays a crucial role in ensuring OIG compliance for healthcare organizations. Verisys provides various products for this purpose, including FACIS, License Searches, Verified License Searches, the Abuse Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.

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Are Provider Enrollment and Credentialing the Same?

MedTrainer

Provider enrollment is when a healthcare provider is registered with insurance networks or government payers , like Medicaid or Medicare. This process typically involves submitting an application with detailed information regarding the provider’s qualifications and licenses.