Posts Tagged ‘clinical labs’
Clinical Lab Industry Ripe for Fraud and Abuse
A former account rep for a toxicology testing company in Texas is the latest to be sentenced for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme that has become more common in recent years. Last month, Ivar Cantu was handed a 56-month sentence, to be followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to…
Read MoreWhy Labs Have a Lot to Lose Under CMS’ Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule
Big changes are coming that will impact how Medicare will pay for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (CDLTs). The changes, according to some in the industry, could result in a significant financial hit for labs across the country because they will result in substantial fee cuts. The changes, which take effect Jan. 1, 2018, were mandated…
Read MoreOIG adds 21 new investigative focus areas
The Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released the midyear update of its annual work plan, which not only outlined its accomplishments between October 2014 and May 2015 but also added 21 new focus areas for next year. The OIG noted that it will continue to look…
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