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Compliance crunch.

S G Mcavoy1, A Schillaci, R Snell

  • 1Deloitte and Touche Health Care Regulatory Consulting, New York City, USA.

Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
|April 2, 1999
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The U.S. Department of Justice is cracking down on Medicare billing fraud and abuse. Learn proactive strategies to protect your practice from potential legal and financial repercussions.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Law
  • Medical Billing Compliance

Background:

  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying efforts to combat fraud and abuse within Medicare billing systems.
  • Healthcare providers face increasing scrutiny and aggressive enforcement actions from the DOJ.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform healthcare providers about the DOJ's campaign against Medicare billing fraud and abuse.
  • To provide actionable guidance for providers to prevent and address potential allegations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current DOJ enforcement trends and legal actions related to Medicare billing.
  • Review of common fraud and abuse schemes targeted by the DOJ.
  • Compilation of best practices for compliant billing and documentation.

Main Results:

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  • The DOJ is employing a "no mercy" approach, indicating severe penalties for violations.
  • Common areas of focus include upcoding, phantom billing, and unnecessary services.
  • Proactive compliance measures are crucial for risk mitigation.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must adopt robust compliance programs to avoid DOJ investigations and penalties.
  • Understanding and adhering to Medicare billing regulations is essential for financial and legal security.