“Why Should I Be Concerned About Compliance?”
A colleague was recently talking with a dentist on the importance of having a compliance program. To which the dentist responded, “Tell me why I should be concerned about compliance”? Just say “I forgot” Needless to say, I was surprised and reminded of the old Steve Martin joke on how to make a million dollars and never […]
Supreme Court Rules That “Misleading Half-Truths” Could Trigger False Claims Violations
Supreme Court Says Lying Or Misleading Responses To Certifications Or Claims Could Cost Providers Big For providers who participate in federal health programs but lack robust compliance programs, BEWARE! For Medicaid providers who will re-certify in September and simply check the box that they have a compliance program but really don’t, BEWARE! For providers who […]
Recent Cyber Security Report Highlights Small Practice Vulnerabilities
In June 2017, the Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force, consisting of 21 individuals from various walks of health care and information technology, issued its Report on Improving Health Care Industry Cybersecurity. Supported by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the […]