Navigating the Pirate-Infested Waters of Healthcare Auditing
Hello to all of my esteemed colleagues with curious minds; today we will embark on a journey into the complex world of Medicare and Medicaid
Hello to all of my esteemed colleagues with curious minds; today we will embark on a journey into the complex world of Medicare and Medicaid
We all know that there is no law, regulation, or statute that medical records supporting payment by Medicare or Medicaid must be perfect. There is
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has notably surpassed the targets established by a 2018 federal court ruling in its ongoing effort
In the post-public health emergency (PHE) era, I have noticed what I think may be a glitch in the computer system at the Centers for
How many of you know that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is a synonym of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)? I’m talking about an analogy between Medicare
On Aug. 11, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra officially recognized a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in Hawaii due to
Laboratories are suddenly under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and state Medicaid departments. Labs
On March 18, 2020, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act mandated continuous coverage for Medicaid enrollees during the public health emergency. Over the next three
HHS issued a comprehensive fact sheet on what providers can expect. It’s a bit ironic that being mired in a federally declared Public Health Emergency
Defendant chains are accused of fudging their “usual and customary” rates for some drugs. Back in mid-January, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in two
A few weeks ago, the director of the federal Center for Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) Services noted that “the return of Medicaid
As many as 15 million individuals may be disenrolled from Medicaid this year. The event is “The Medicaid Unwinding.” It starts on April 1. It
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