The False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful tool used by the federal government to combat fraud, particularly in healthcare and defense contracting.

By embedding these practices into compliance programs and training, health care providers can meet regulatory expectations and preserve trust essential to patient care.

CMS has terminated Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) as an accreditation organization (AO) for DMEPOS suppliers.

If an arrangement complies with a safe harbor, the compensation paid under the arrangement does not constitute illegal remuneration.

When there is new technology resulting in a “next generation” product, and demand skyrockets, the OIG and CMS will eventually clamp down.

VGM & Associates has named Desiree Trimble as its new vice president of Marketing, effective Nov. 17. Trimble brings more than two decades of experience.