Enforcement Trends: OIG Calls Out CMS for Not Preventing Medicare Genetic Testing Overpayments
Inadequate CMS oversight resulted in $888.2 million in improper payments for the highest reimbursing molecular pathology genetic tests, report says.
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Enforcement Trends: The Urine Drug Testing Crackdown and Three Ways to Avoid It
False billing of urine drug tests (UDTs) continues to be a focus for enforcement agencies in 2023, here’s how to avoid compliance issues.
OIG Semi-Annual Report Calls Out Drug, Genetic, and COVID-19 Testing Fraud
These three lab testing areas were the main sources of fraud and abuse revealed in the OIG’s latest Semi-Annual Report to Congress.
Labs Figure Prominently in New OIG Enforcement Report
While the report’s most significant findings involved labs and lab testing, it wasn’t just the usual finger pointing this time.
What the Federal COVID-19 Fraud Crackdown Means for Labs
If your lab received federal relief funds from the US government during the COVID-19 pandemic, you could be at risk of FCA lawsuits.
False Billing of UDTs Remains a Prime Target for Enforcement
UDT false billing cases seem to be on the rise again, accounting for a trio of recent multimillion dollar settlements.
Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Trends: Fewer Cases, Higher Penalties
MFCU enforcement activity has rebounded from recent declines but still hasn’t reached pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent OIG report.
OCR Cracks Down on Right of Access Foot Dragging
Thanks to recent federal enforcement initiatives, prompt response to patient PHI requests should be a growing priority for HIPAA compliance.
Regulatory Roundup: New laws, regulations, cases, and enforcement actions affecting labs and the lab industry
This month’s roundup includes the continued court battle between BGI and Illumina, an FCA lawsuit, and the latest version of OSHA’s COVID-19 rule.
Recent Case Highlights Importance of Where Whistleblowers Get Info
What happens when a whistleblower’s case is based on information that’s already been publicly disclosed?
Feds False Claim Recoveries Top $5.6 Billion
The cost of recoveries hit an eight-year high in FY 2021, with the health care industry footing 90 percent of the bill.
Federal Enforcers Crack Down on Fraudulent Billing of Genetic Tests
Labs that bill federal health care programs for these tests need to pay especially close attention to ensure compliance.
Omicron Forces FDA to Temporarily Shut Down Inspections
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