OIG to states: Give more protection to Medicaid whistleblowers
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 29, 2012
Tennessee needs to toughen up its Medicaid false claims law, the federal government says, and that might not be good for providers.
OIG slams SNFs for overbilling
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 13, 2012
Nursing home advocates are expected to kick into high-gear defense mode after a new federal report asserted Tuesday that providers are overcharging Medicare to the tune of $1.5 billion annually.
Providers urge federal investigation into inaccuracy of RAC audits
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 26, 2012
A major hospital group has called for a federal investigation into mistakes made by recovery audit contractors. “Numerous inaccuracies” often result in improperly denied payments and decisions...
Federal officials crack $375 million home healthcare fraud scheme
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 29, 2012
Federal officials have brought down what they said is the largest home health fraud scheme ever concocted. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said around $375 million was billed incorrectly to...