by Advize Admin | Feb 17, 2023 | OIG Files
“After 11 months of largely sitting alone in his room undergoing what the hospital called “Chair Therapy” (sit and think about your life) he left that hospital a broken teenager.” Return on investment is a calculation that Special...
by Advize Admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Healthcare Facepalm, Technology
In early 2020, as they tried to fight covid-19 across two rural counties in North Carolina, the staff of Granville Vance Public Health was stymied, relying on outdated technology to track a fast-moving pandemic. Lisa Macon Harrison, the agency’s health...
by Advize Admin | Jan 21, 2022 | Healthcare
Some health insurance brokers in the market are enrolling people into ACA (Affordable Care Act) health care plans without their consent, perhaps for the commissions, a move that could put consumers in danger of owing back the subsidies connected with the coverage. The...
by Advize Admin | Dec 3, 2021 | Providers
Overpriced doctors and other medical providers who can’t charge a reasonable rate for their services could be put out of business when new rules against surprise medical bills take effect in January, and that’s a good thing, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier...
by Advize Admin | Jul 9, 2020 | Compliance, Fraud, FWA, Healthcare
Retired OIG Special Agent and Advize’s Director of Litigation & FWA Support will be stepping in each week to examine current fraud trends from the lens of an investigator. Stay tuned for weekly insights, updates, and information on healthcare’s most expensive...
by Advize Admin | Jan 31, 2020 | Fraud, FWA, Healthcare, Medical Record Auditing
Peggy Glynn, a former OIG Field Agent returns in this week’s guest blog post. Her friendship, insights, and experiences in the OIG are incredible tools for those looking to learn more about fighting healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. What is the USDHHS? Who is...
by Advize Admin | Sep 18, 2019 | Fraud, FWA, Healthcare
Retired OIG Special Agent and Advize’s Director of Litigation & FWA Support will be stepping in each week to examine current fraud trends from the lens of an investigator. Stay tuned for weekly insights, updates, and information on healthcare’s most expensive...
by Advize Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Fraud, FWA, Healthcare
Retired OIG Special Agent and Advize’s Director of Litigation & FWA Support will be stepping in each week to examine current fraud trends from the lens of an investigator. Stay tuned for weekly insights, updates, and information on healthcare’s most...
by Advize Admin | Feb 13, 2018 | Community, Payers
Yesterday, President Donald Trump presented his $4.4 trillion FY19 budget proposal – and it looks like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is going to have to tighten its fiscal belt. Trump’s proposed budget demonstrates a 21% decrease from HHS’...
by Advize Admin | Dec 6, 2017 | Compliance, Healthcare, Payers
In an unexpected, albeit responsible move, Health and Human Services has retracted their support for a Patient Assistance Program. The Caring Voice Coalition (CVC) is a patient assistance charity that provides financial support to Medicare beneficiaries and other...
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