Healthcare Fraud And Abuse Introduction Manual

Useful for Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Therapists, Podiatrists, Osteopaths, Physicians Assistants, Practice Administrators, Compliance Officers, and all Allied Health Professionals, for Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance.

An immensely practical resource, Health Care Fraud and Abuse Compliance Manual provides a comprehensive overview of legislative and regulatory restrictions that affect the way health care providers conduct business and how they structure relationships among themselves. This treatise helps providers determine the boundaries of permissible conduct under the myriad statutes and regulations that relate to health care fraud and abuse at both the federal and state levels. Specific coverage includes: The statutory language in the Medicare/Medicaid civil money penalties and false claims statutes The Medicare/Medicaid antikickback statute The Stark "self-referral" law The numerous safe harbors and exceptions contained with these prohibitions And more! This authoritative resource will make you aware of your crucial obligations and options. Each chapter of the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Compliance Manual describes what the law requires, how it applies in a health care context, and what the penalties are for failure to comply. With Health Care Fraud and Abuse Compliance Manual: You'll receive coverage of all the critical laws and considerations, including: false claims and fraudulent billings, civil and criminal penalties, the antikickback statute, the safe harbor regulations, the Stark Law, and state statutes You'll get practical advice on developing a corporate compliance program that can help you stay on the right side of the law You'll learn about the structures, goals, and procedures of agencies that investigate health care fraud You'll get an in-depth understanding of what goes into a fraud and abuse investigation - and how you can respond to an investigation to best defend your organization And much, much more! Health Care Fraud and Abuse Compliance Manual has been updated to include: Updated nationwide health care fraud and abuse enforcement statistics OIG Work Plan for FY 12 (Medicaid projects) Enforcement actions involving billing for services of unlicensed personnel Enforcement actions involving billing without proper documentation Enforcement actions involving illegal inducements to beneficiaries Hospital liability for submission of false cost reports Cases involving maximum hospital liability for EMTALA violations Criminal false claims liability for unsolicited telemarketing by a DME supplier Managed care provider liability for cherry-picking, retaining overpayments, and other practices Hospice liability for providing services to ineligible patients Pharmaceutical manufacturer liability for pricing-related false claims violations Enforcement actions involving federal research grant fraud Criminal kickback liability for sham consulting arrangements Self-referral liability for office lease agreements and independent contractor relationships inconsistent with fair market value or not memorialized in writing Updated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit performance standards (MFCU) False claims laws of Massachusetts, Montana, and Nevada OIG evaluation of Massachusetts, Montana, and Nevada false claims laws

A guide for physicians covering the legal aspects of health insurance and offers ways to design an effective billing, coding, and accounts receivable process.

Understanding the powers, procedures and remedies available to the government during a health care fraud and abuse investigation, and acquiring a basic understanding of the issues and practical steps to employ during an audit or investigation, are keys to surviving the investigation and achieving a favorable outcome.This new Handbook will arm health care administrators, executives, medical directors, office managers, physicians, and medical practice managers with a broad understanding of this industry-specific area of government enforcement. The resource is complete with:Clear and concise explanations of the lawSample government documents, affidavits, and subpoenas accompanying each chapterIllustrative pleadings and memoranda prepared by prosecutors and defense attorneysThe authors detail the nuts and bolts of a fraud and abuse investigation, from an overview of the various federal and state enforcement agencies to the potential of settling a case. Learn what to expect and how to respond with coverage of:Requests to examine books and records dealing with an organization's programs and operationsInterviews of employees by the OIG or the FBIThe power of HIPAA administrative subpoenas and the broad authority granted under this statuteSteps that should be taken in responding to the government's requestDealing with on-site demands for records and accessInternal audits and investigationsVoluntary disclosuresAffirmative actions to try and fend off an investigation, plea agreements, and deferred prosecution

An invaluable tool equipping healthcare professionals, auditors, and investigators to detect every kind of healthcare fraud According to private and public estimates, billions of dollars are lost per hour to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse. A must-have reference for auditors, fraud investigators, and healthcare managers, Healthcare Fraud, Second Edition provides tips and techniques to help you spot—and prevent—the "red flags" of fraudulent activity within your organization. Eminently readable, it is your "go-to" resource, equipping you with the necessary skills to look for and deal with potential fraudulent situations. Includes new chapters on primary healthcare, secondary healthcare, information/data management and privacy, damages/risk management, and transparency Offers comprehensive guidance on auditing and fraud detection for healthcare providers and company healthcare plans Examines the necessary background that internal auditors should have when auditing healthcare activities Managing the risks in healthcare fraud requires an understanding of how the healthcare system works and where the key risk areas are. With health records now all being converted to electronic form, the key risk areas and audit process are changing. Read Healthcare Fraud, Second Edition and get the valuable guidance you need to help combat this critical problem.

The authors examine each stage of a fraud and abuse investigation, beginning with an overview of federal and state enforcement agencies, and concluding with a discussion of the potential collateral consequences of an investigation. They have supplemented their analysis extensively with sample documents, including indictments, requests for records, subpoenas, internal response memoranda, and responses to auditors, prosecutors, and more. Taken together, the materials in this book provide a true Handbook for anyone who needs to quickly and thoroughly understand the complex nature of a government fraud and abuse investigation.-Preface.

The 2015 Master Medicare Guide is a one-volume desk reference packed with timely and useful information for providers, attorneys, accountants, and consultants who need to stay on top of one of the most complex programs maintained by the federal government.