The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced it will pursue health care fraud charges against 6 physical therapists (PTs) and 2 acupuncturists who run facilities in New York. The feds claim the professionals developed a multi-million-dollar health...
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Month: October 2021
Tips for nurses: How can I avoid burnout?
Nurses who feel on the brink of burnout are not alone. The International Council of Nurses reports that burnout within this profession almost doubled during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the group reports nurse burnout rates were at about 40%. Now, they are closer to...
What happens when my compliance officer files a FCA claim?
Hospital administrators and physicians who run a private practice along with any other organization that operates within the health care industry likely knows the importance of compliance with federal regulations. A failure to follow these regulations can result in...
How much does a FCA violation cost?
Those that operate within the health care marketplace need to abide by many different rules and regulations. The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of those rules. This federal law makes it illegal for any person to submit a false claim for payment to the government....
OIG goes after NY and NJ hospitals for Medicare overpayments
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently reported that a number of hospitals received millions in Medicare overpayments. The OIG stated one of these hospitals was located within Northwell Health’s...