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Unpacking the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute’s Application to Payments to Medicare Advantage Agents and Brokers

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On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG), issued a Special Fraud Alert (Alert) focusing on financial arrangements involving Medicare Advantage (MA) Organizations...more

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The Medicare Advantage Program: Public Money & Private Insurance Companies

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When I investigated and litigated False Claims Act (FCA) cases at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over the last 10 years, I was often surprised by just how little I knew about the broad array of government agencies and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

OIG Sparks Public Excitement about Managed Care and Alludes to Incoming Enforcement Guidance

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“The American people deserve to know that the insurance companies receiving more than $700B annually in taxpayer funds are working to ensure you receive effective, high-quality care. Remember, you have rights and options to...more

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HRSA Uninsured Program Covid-19 Services: OIG Audit Finds HRSA Paid for Claims that did not Comply with Federal Requirements

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On July 13, 2023 the Office of Audit Services of the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released the long-awaited audit (A-02-21-01013) of the Health Resources and Services Administration...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

OIG Approves Free Drug Program for Ultra-Rare Condition in Advisory Opinion 23-02

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On February 23, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued Advisory Opinion 23-02, approving a pharmaceutical company’s program to provide a free 14-day supply of an...more

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Updates in Co-Pay Assistance and Accumulators Litigation

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Key Points - A new legal challenge to OIG on Medicare Beneficiaries’ ability to receive co-pay assistance has emerged. The Supreme Court has been asked to review HHS’s prohibition of co-pay assistance programs under the...more

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OIG Okays Medigap Insurer’s Arrangement for Discount on Inpatient Deductibles

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Last Monday the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of Health & Human Services posted an advisory opinion (No. 14-07) allowing a Medigap insurance company to strike a deal with hospitals for discounts—even waivers—of the...more

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Health Reform + Related Health Policy News - October 2013 - Issue 3

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In This Issue: - Top News ..Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling, End Shutdown Yields No Major Changes to Health Care Law ..Problems with HealthCare.gov Website Continue; HHS Working to Fix Issues ..Kaiser Study...more

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