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Risk Management Series: Individual Accountability in Corporate Wrongdoing

Late last year, former US Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) intent to focus on individual wrongdoers in corporate investigations.

Moody’s : UnitedHealth Group and TeamHealth Dispute could indirectly affect hospitals and other providers

Last week, Moody’s Investor Service reported that a contract dispute between UnitedHealth Group and physician staffing company TeamHealth could indirectly affect hospitals and other providers.

Feds Charge Amity Home Health Care and Advent Care in $115M Medicare Kickback Scheme

Even healthcare organizations acting in good faith can sometimes run into issues with the Anti-Kickback Statute

How to Mitigate Stacking Risks

Some overpayments are harder to spot–particularly when agreements are “stacked.”

The Ins and Outs of CIA’s

A CIA is a tool implemented to strengthen an organization’s compliance program with government-approved policies and procedures.

How to Address Benchmark Shifts

Several factors play a role in shifting benchmarks from year to year. By understanding why these benchmarks change from year to year, you can adapt your compliance plan to prepare for change.

In Wake of Wheeling Lawsuit, Two Hospitals to Close in Ohio, West Virginia

The two facilities are set to close in a few months, putting nearly 1,200 employees out of work.

Broward Health Settles With Former CEO

The kickback allegations are in relation to orthopedic surgeon contracts for on-call emergency department rotation.

2019 Mid-Year False Claims Update: What does it mean for you?

The False Claims Act imposes liability on people and organizations who defraud government programs.

Encompass Health Settles False Claims Allegations with DOJ

One way hospitals and health systems can mitigate compliance risk is to promote organization-wide compliance policies and procedures with buy-in from executives, administrators, and physicians.