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OIG Reminds Healthcare Providers of Fraud Risk Factors When Deciding whether to Exclude a Healthcare Provider

Nov 19, 2018 at 09:53 am by steve

With the continued proliferation of qui tam False Claims cases showing no signs of slowing down, not only must providers consider the amount of any monetary settlements, they.... Read More

Alabama Hospital Association Campaigns to Expand Medicaid in Alabama

Nov 19, 2018 at 09:50 am by steve

The Alabama Hospital Association has launched the ALhealthmatters campaign, highlighting the importance of expanding Medicaid in Alabama. As a result, hospitals are working wi.... Read More

What Anthem's Historic $16 million HIPAA Settlement Means for Providers

Nov 16, 2018 at 05:02 pm by steve

The Department of Health and Human Services announced a historically large $16 million HIPAA settlement with Anthem, Inc. following its investigation of the equally historic 2.... Read More

Cyber-Incident---Now What?

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:06 pm by steve

In this day and age, where a vast amount of information is stored electronically and you can buy almost anything with a "one-click" purchase, it comes as no surprise that cybe.... Read More

CMS Proposes Accelerated Shift to Provider Risk in ACOs

Oct 12, 2018 at 02:37 pm by steve

To facilitate the American healthcare system's transformation from volume-based to value-based payment, CMS is requesting public comment regarding its newly proposed rule that.... Read More