INSURASALES

DOJ and HHS Form Working Group to Enhance False Claims Act Enforcement in Healthcare

The DOJ and HHS have established a joint False Claims Act Working Group to strengthen healthcare fraud investigations using advanced data analytics and interagency cooperation.

DOJ and HHS Launch Joint Working Group to Boost False Claims Act Enforcement in Healthcare

In July 2025, DOJ and HHS formed a joint Working Group to intensify False Claims Act enforcement, focusing on data-driven investigations and payment suspensions in healthcare fraud cases.

DOJ and HHS Relaunch False Claims Act Working Group to Target Healthcare Fraud

The DOJ and HHS reestablish the False Claims Act Working Group to enhance enforcement against healthcare fraud and abuse in federal programs, emphasizing compliance and whistleblower roles.

Astrana Health Completes $708M Acquisition of Prospect Health to Expand Integrated Care

Astrana Health finalizes $708 million acquisition of Prospect Health, expanding its integrated care network and Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial coverage. The deal enhances provider scale and care delivery capabilities under California's Knox-Keene health plan regulations.

OIG Audit Reveals $100K+ Overpayments to HRS Home Health in Medicare Claims

OIG audit finds $100,696 in Medicare overpayments to HRS Home Health, highlighting compliance challenges in home health billing and the impact of CMS oversight.

AHA Issues Q2 2025 Health Care Plan Accountability Update on Medicare Advantage and Private Insurer Regulation

The AHA's Q2 2025 Health Care Plan Accountability Update details key regulatory and legislative changes affecting Medicare Advantage and private health insurer compliance, essential for insurance professionals.

Impact of Budget Reconciliation on Medicaid, Individual Market, and Medicare

Analysis of budget reconciliation effects on Medicaid, individual market coverage, and Medicare, highlighting health plans' response to potential coverage losses and the importance of health care tax credits.

Strategies to Combat Medicare Fraud and Reduce $60 Billion Annual Loss

Explore effective strategies to prevent Medicare fraud and reduce the estimated $60 billion in annual losses caused by fraud, errors, and abuse. Learn how beneficiaries and caregivers can safeguard against scams.

Texas Expands Medigap Coverage for Younger Medicare Beneficiaries with Kidney Failure

Texas recently expanded Medigap coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries under 65 with end-stage kidney disease, improving insurance access and affordability. NKF advocacy played a key role in this policy change.

CMS Notifies 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries of Fraudulent Account Breach

CMS alerts 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries of a recent scam involving fraudulent Medicare.gov account creations, exposing sensitive personal and healthcare data. Learn about CMS's cybersecurity response and prevention measures.