Tag: Healthcare Compliance

Scrutiny on UnitedHealth Group's Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Strategies

Explore the scrutiny of UnitedHealth Group's Medicare Advantage strategies and their impacts on payments, risk adjustment, and regulatory compliance in the insurance industry.

Kaiser Permanente Settles Medicare Fraud Case for $556 Million

Kaiser Permanente's $556 million Medicare fraud settlement highlights crucial compliance challenges in the insurance industry. Learn more about the implications for insurers.

Major Changes to DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Affecting Healthcare Suppliers

Discover the latest changes to the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program by CMS and what it means for healthcare suppliers and regulatory compliance.

Critical Health Insurance Reforms in Mississippi: A Focus on Accessibility

Explore upcoming health insurance reforms in Mississippi focusing on accessibility and compliance. Crucial insights for providers and stakeholders in the industry.

CMS Proposes Regulations on Medical Procedures for Minors Affecting Compliance

Explore CMS's proposed regulations on medical procedures for minors, impacting Medicaid and compliance. Understand the implications for healthcare providers.

CMS Halts Mandatory Medicare Reporting for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Stay informed on CMS's pause of Medicare reporting requirements for SNFs, impacting compliance timelines. Essential updates for healthcare providers.

Health First Urgent Care Settles $2.8M Medicare Medicaid Overbilling Case

Health First Urgent Care agrees to $2.8 million settlement for Medicare and Medicaid overbilling linked to improper diagnostic test billing practices in Washington State.

Judge Denies Humana's Challenge to CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage Ratings

A U.S. court rejected Humana's attempt to contest the CMS 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings, affecting Humana's bonus payments and highlighting CMS's regulatory role.

Medicare Advantage Growth Spurs Skilled Nursing Care Delays, Calls for Provider Adaptation

Medicare Advantage expansion is linked to care delays in skilled nursing facilities, urging providers to better understand MA protocols for improved patient outcomes.

Medicare Audits Intensify: Strategic Defense with Statistical and Clinical Expertise

Medicare audits are becoming more frequent and aggressive, leading to inflated repayment demands. Learn how statistical challenges, independent coding reviews, and specialty expertise can protect healthcare providers from exaggerated audit outcomes.