by justin | Feb 23, 2021 | Fraud and Abuse
In the past 3weeks, Feds have charged almost 350 people for submitting $6 billion in fraudulent claims. One of the largest initiatives, Operation Rubber Stamp, targeted a network of telemedicine fraud totaling over 4.5 billion in false claims. Operation Rupper stamp...
by justin | Feb 23, 2021 | Standards of Care
Quorom, a 24-hospital system, currently faces bankruptcy in the wake of COVID19. In Washington state, 13 rural hospitals have less than 45 days of cash on hand. While some hospitals will recapitalize their debt structure to avoid Chapter 11, far more will be closing...
by justin | Feb 23, 2021 | Fraud and Abuse
COVID Telehealth Expansion Telehealth has been a boon in the COVID19 era. Patient populations that have once been difficult to treat or in rural areas now can receive medical care that was previously not accessible. This is especially important for patients with...
by justin | Feb 23, 2021 | Healthcare Administration
Medicare 101. Part of FICA payroll tax for every American employee includes a 1.45% tax to pay for Medicare Part A. Anything that is left over goes to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which pays for additional Medicare Part A expenses. In 2019 a Medicare report...
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