Yesterday, CMS released the Medicare Advantage (MA) Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule. The Final Rule is intended to strengthen the acc...
2022 Medicare Improper Payments Data
2022 Medicare Fee-For-Service Improper Payments Report was just released. The report identified an estimated $31.46 billion in improper payments...
OIG Work Plan Update
In their most recent Work Plan update, the OIG announced they will conduct a nationwide audit of inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and review...
OIG Targets Critical Care Services
The OIG has released a new audit report of critical care services. The audit revealed a significant error rate and identified the following deficien...
OIG Semiannual Report to Congress
The OIG has issued their Semiannual Report to Congress for the period October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The report highlights nearly $3 billi...
CMS Releases the 2023 IPPS Proposed
CMS released the 2023 Proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule. The 1,786 page document includes some major changes for the upcoming year inc...
The 2021 Medicare FFS Improper Payment Report
The 2021 Medicare Fee-For-Service Improper Payments Report was released last week. The report is a valuable resource for healthcare compliance p...
Medicare Pay Cuts Will be Delayed
Both the House and Senate have passed legislation to prevent significant Medicare payment cuts from taking effect on January 1. President Biden ...