Home Health & Hospice Week
OIG Doubles Down On Whistleblower Lawsuits
The Department of Health and Human Services is beefing up its presence related to whistleblower lawsuits. HHS is creating “a False Claims Act Working Group ... that enhances its partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) to combat fraud and abuse by identifying and focusing resources on those who seek to defraud the American taxpayers,” HHS says in a release. “Fraud on the federal government is not a victimless crime. Every dollar that goes to fraudsters is a dollar not being used for the important work that HHS programs do for the American people, including to fight COVID-19,” HHS Secretary Alex Azar says in the release. “This working group strengthens our partnership with DOJ and OIG on using the False Claims Act to pursue bad actors and protect taxpayer funds. Ensuring that resources are focused on bad actors will deter would-be fraudsters and avoid burdening those working in good faith to comply with the law.” 
Home Health & Hospice Week
- Reimbursement:
MedPAC Sharpens Knife For HH Pay Cut
Profit margin figures seal agencies’ fate with commission. Despite the significant hit that home health [...] - Know Your Facts:
HH Spending, HHA Numbers, And Volume Are All Down
HHA profit margin in 15% range for fifth year in a row. Despite the fact [...] - Hospice:
MedPAC Pushes Rate Freeze, 20% Cap Reduction — Again
Cap cut would equal a 3% rate cut, staffer says. Hospices’ average profit margin is [...] - COVID-19:
Provider Relief Fund Clarification Brings Good News For Hospices
Feb. 15 reporting deadline is fast approaching. Back in September, the Department of Health and [...] - Mergers & Acquisitions:
Traditions Health Expands With Acquisition Of Multi-State Provider
Hospice deals dominate M&A landscape. A Texas-based chain is continuing its rapid growth trajectory. College [...] - Industry Notes:
Biden Names Potential New HHS Secretary
CMS Administrator not yet nominated. The changeover of presidential administrations is starting to hit close [...] - Industry Notes:
OIG Doubles Down On Whistleblower Lawsuits
The Department of Health and Human Services is beefing up its presence related to whistleblower [...] - Industry Notes:
Review Hospice Abuse, Neglect Reporting Requirements With This Tool
The fraud and abuse spotlight continues to shine on hospices in the wake of two [...] - Industry Notes:
Can Legislation Stave Off Sequestration's Return On Jan. 1?
Will Congress give you a lump of coal or a present in your stocking regarding [...] - Industry Notes:
Major National Chain Considers Spin-Off, Sale, More
Keep an eye on Encompass Health Corp. The company formerly known as HealthSouth “is exploring [...] - Industry Notes:
Warn Patients Of These COVID Scams
As COVID-19 cases once again surge, so do fraud scams related to the disease. Warn [...] - Industry Notes:
HHA, Execs Excluded After Breaching Corporate Integrity Agreement
A recent exclusion is another sign to take a Corporate Integrity Agreement with the HHS [...]
