Articles Posted in Compliance

Published on: April 27, 2009 | by The Health Law Partners

Medicare “Incident To” Services Under Continued Scrutiny

According to the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) 2009 Work Plan, “incident to” services continue to be an area of scrutiny. The OIG is currently reviewing this billing area and expects to issue a report of its findings in 2009. In summary, in order to bill “incident to” services, the services must be integral to […]

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Published on: April 27, 2009 | by The Health Law Partners

Are Mandated Compliance Programs A New Trend?

New York Medicaid Inspector General Mandates Compliance Programs Although compliance programs have traditionally been viewed as voluntary, on January 14, 2009, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General issued proposed regulations mandating the establishment and maintenance of compliance programs for many Medicaid participating providers. In addition to applying to certain providers like hospitals and hospices, the […]

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