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Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law Healthcare Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) Healthcare Compliance The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a critical component of federal healthcare compliance law. Therefore, in the realm of healthcare compliance, the AKS makes it illegal to knowingly offer any remuneration directly.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. HHS Examines Medicare Spending and COVID-19 Tests. Christi A. Increased Telehealth Services.

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OIG Announces Upcoming Changes to Its Compliance Program Guidance Resources for the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Office of Inspector General (OIG), announced plans for significant updates and modernization of OIG compliance program guidance (CPG) to improve their accessibility and usability for healthcare entities. [1]

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. HHS Examines Medicare Spending and COVID-19 Tests. Christi A. Increased Telehealth Services.

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Dental Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

American Medical Compliance

No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk. The impact of these losses and risks magnifies as Medicare continues to serve a growing number of beneficiaries.

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Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training for Workers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk. The impact of these losses and risks magnifies as Medicare continues to serve a growing number of beneficiaries.