Compliance:
COVID-19 Testing Data Puts Labs in OIG Spotlight
Published on Mon Jul 11, 2022
Watch for future scrutiny of test frequency and utilization. Through audit and enforcement action, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recent report demonstrates how labs continue to be affected by COVID-19-related fraud and abuse. Context: The OIG’s Semiannual Report to Congress identifies fraudulent and abusive behavior that impacts federal healthcare programs. The agency’s [...]