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OIG Warns Physicians About Entering into Arrangements with Telemedicine Companies

By Lourdes Martinez & Gregory Smith on July 25, 2022

Posted in Office of the Inspector General ("OIG"), Telehealth

On July 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Fraud Alert warning physicians and other practitioners to exercise caution when entering into telemedicine arrangements that have certain suspect characteristics.Continue Reading OIG Warns Physicians About Entering into Arrangements with Telemedicine Companies

CMS Adopts Major Changes to LTC Facility Surveyor Guidance

By Lourdes Martinez & Gregory Smith on July 5, 2022

Posted in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), Medicaid, Medicare

On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it issued significant changes to surveyor guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) facility health, quality and safety standards.[1] Continue Reading CMS Adopts Major Changes to LTC Facility Surveyor Guidance