Recent Settlements
Technical violations in physician payments can lead to regulatory enforcements, causing hospitals to enter into multi-million dollar settlements. We've compiled the latest in settlement news here.
Settlements in the News
- Becker's Hospital Review
- Becker's Hospital Review
- US Dept. of Justice
Looking to stay clear of regulatory scrutiny? These five things should help.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) guide
Want to dive more deeply into physician contract compliance? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General has released a detailed guide that's jam-packed with helpful information and insights.
Did You Know?
Don’t get caught with your compliance pants down! Did you know that the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law for Physician Self-Referral are just a few of the regulations that have devastated hospitals who failed to remain compliant. Whether you are aware of the regulations or not, the DOJ has no tolerance for unintentional violations — filing false claims may result in fines of up to 3x the programs’ loss PLUS $11,000 per claim filed.
Key Stats from OIG Spring 2024 Report
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Healthcare Fraud Statistics
The amount recovered by the US Justice Department from healthcare-related False Claims Act cases