In a time when many scoff at the potential of being levied steep penalties for violation of HIPAA rules, a judge just upheld a fine that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued in 2017 for Texas-based MD Anderson’s use of unencrypted … For more, read here: AAPC Blog
The New Jersey (NJ) governor signed a new law designed to curb the impact of costly “surprise” medical bills when a patient sees a non-participating provider during an admission. The bill is quite complex but tries to balance the needs of patients, … For more, read here: AAPC Blog
A former fraud investigator for Anthem, Inc. is one of five people indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Those indicted participated in a multi-year scheme to commit fraud against at least eight health insurance companies. The fraud investigat… For more, read here: AAPC Blog
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) did a study of physical therapy claims and documentation for Medicare patients and issued a report this month in March. Their findings are of great concern for the PT and rehabilitation specialty. The OIG reviewed… For more, read here: AAPC Blog