I was recently interviewed on the Healthcare Strategies podcast about how the Department of Justice (DOJ) is enforcing the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to hold healthcare organizations accountable for cybersecurity matters. The Initiative, launched by DOJ in October 2021, utilizes the
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OIG Issues Favorable Opinion for Providing Free Smartphones to Patients to Promote Telehealth Services
The increased use of telehealth services is a trend that is expected to continue long after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. In keeping with this trend, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued…
SBA Reaches Record Settlement in Procurement Fraud Case
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington announced a record settlement in a Small Business Association or SBA procurement fraud case. TriMark USA, LLC agreed to pay $48.5 million to settle a False Claims Act case…
Cal/OSHA Releases Updated FAQs & Fact Sheets for Third Readoption of ETS
At the end of April, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to approve the Third Readoption of the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The revised version of the ETS took effect on May 6, 2022.
As promised when passed, Cal/OSHA…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Arsenal Capital Invests in OncoHealth
Arsenal Capital Partners has completed a strategic investment in OncoHealth, according to a news release.
OncoHealth, based in Atlanta, is a digital health company that combines data and analytics with oncology experts to provide solutions used by health…
NOTICE TO PROVIDERS: CMS Phasing Out Certain COVID-19 Regulatory Waivers in Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospices, and ESRD Facilities
Certain COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers are being phased out by the federal government, and health care providers should take steps to determine whether current arrangements are compliant. As background, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency CMS previously…
NY Pharmacy Owner Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud
A New York woman was sentenced last month to 78 months in prison for defrauding healthcare programs, including obtaining more than $6.5 million from Medicare Part D plans and Medicaid drug plans.
Queens resident Aleah Mohammed owned five pharmacies, four…
Medicare Investigations for False Claims Act Violations
DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Impact on Healthcare Organizations
Recently, I was interviewed on the Healthcare Strategies podcast about how the Department of Justice (DOJ) is enforcing the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to hold healthcare organizations accountable for cybersecurity matters.…
Where Is the Tipping Point – Comprehensive State Privacy Law Update
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to pass a comprehensive privacy law. Are you prepared for state privacy law compliance required in 2023?…