A Physicians Minefield- Section 6402 of Healthcare Reform
Two new healthcare reform measures have recently been passed, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
The HEAT is on
HEAT….which stands for the Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team is part of a nationwide government-sponsored effort to increase healthcare fraud enforcement efforts, and both organizations and providers have been feeling the squeeze. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ) “Since their inception in March 2007, Strike Force operations in seven districts have obtained […]
Top 10 Healthcare Compliance Issues of 2011
2011 has been rife with government change, and both President Obama and healthcare regulators have been more active than ever in regard to regulatory and healthcare compliance updates and changes. These new laws and acts, some of which are already in effect, and some of which are expected to go into effect soon will no doubt have a dramatic impact on the industry.
Continuing Healthcare Compliance
I wanted to start by thanking everyone who has read out posts this week concentrated on compliance in healthcare.