More payers and providers are using the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process than the government anticipated to settle payment for items and services covered by the No Surprises Act.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released its annual report on solutions to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS programs. In the OIG’s 2022 report, 16 of the top 25 unimplemented recommendations involve CMS, with three relating to Medicare Parts A and B.
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently announced it will audit CMS’ monitoring and enforcement of the Hospital Price Transparency final rule. The report is expected for release in 2023.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released an audit report on Medicare integrity risks related to billing for telehealth services during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the OIG identified only a small portion of high-risk providers, it acknowledged the need for additional oversight as telehealth continues to grow in popularity.