The OIG updated their Work Plan this week. Through the update, they announced they will be conducting audits of hospital bad debt. Specifi...
CMS Announces Medical Reviews Starting August 3, 2020
CMS announced through an FAQ that it will resume its Fee-For-Service (FFS) medical reviews that were previously suspended due to the COVID crisis...
Incorrect ICD-10 Assignment of Severe Malnutrition Leads to Massive Hospital Overpayments
Last week, the OIG issued a new audit report that estimates $1 Billion in Medicare overpayments to hospitals due to improper ICD-10 assignment for sev...
Happy Independence Day
As we take time to honor this special day, we want to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday. The HBE team thanks you for your contin...