Colorado’s Medicaid program has flaws, OIG says … Facility cited after death of priest … Florida continues to fight over Medicaid expansion
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 17
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
OIG, DOJ annual healthcare fraud report: 2022 settlements and judgements exceeded $1.6 billion … Florida considers expanding veterans’ home access to spouses, parents … HHS establishes advisory committee...
CMS wrongly allowed nursing homes $18 million in medical equipment, investigators say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 02, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not detect $18.4 million in inappropriate claims for durable medical equipment in skilled nursing facilities, despite having systems intended to catch bad...
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 16, 2024
CMS to Medicare Advantage plans: Jimmo non-improvement standard applies … Antibiotic use for uncomplicated pneumonia patients remains excessive: study … OIG adds evaluation of state LTC staff background...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 19
Dec 19, 2017
Owner of FL nursing home where 12 residents died from heat once warned air conditioning failure would be ‘catastrophic’… OIG says long-term care insurers can build provider networks for...
Gift cards for patients don’t violate anti-kickback statute, OIG says
Jan 07, 2013
A facility that has proposed to offer grocery store gift cards in return for health screenings or clinical services will be sanctioned, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health...
Progress in the hospital ‘observation stay’ chaos
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2013
When you complain about bizarre government conditions or regulations, as columnists are wont to do, you usually have to assume you’re just whispering into a stiff wind. But now comes word that no...
OIG targets provider for Ultra-High therapy billing … and ends up validating all $4.4 million in claims
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 18, 2019
Known for its intense scrutiny of therapy billing practices, a government watchdog on Monday cleared an Oklahoma City skilled nursing facility that placed 93% of its patients in the Very High or Ultra-High...
Also in the News for Tuesday, April 18
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2023
OIG announces new patient harm, remote monitoring initiatives …Ohio nursing home task force launches public survey … HHS to extend PREP Act protections for pharmacy workers after end of PHE
Nursing homes reveal widespread emergency planning barriers in new OIG report
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2023
More than three-quarters of US nursing homes in areas at high risk for natural disasters face significant challenges in preparing for them, estimates a new federal report issued early Wednesday.