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They’re looking for fraudsters, going on the prowl for bad actors, as revealed in the latest semi-annual report to Congress compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). In this latest report, the government watchdog identified more than $2.76 billion in expected recoveries and receivables.Providing analysis and context for the OIG report released June 3 during the next edition of Monitor Mondays will be James S. Kennedy, MD, a subject m...

Most healthcare investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) result in settlements. Many times, the complete details of the settlements in underlying government cases are not fully disclosed. But sometimes, a provider ends up at trial. And when that happens, it often offers insights into what it takes to get hit with hefty fines – and possible prison time, if you lose the case.During the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, physician and attorney Dr. John K. Hall will review two re...

A deep dive into microbiology can reveal an up-close look at the cells that make up organs of the human body – and corresponding cancer treatments that leave no trace of damage.The science of medicine appears to be moving at the speed of light lately. But will new healthcare technologies be audit-proof? Monitoring these escalating changes and their impact on America’s delivery of healthcare services during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays will be RACmonitor investigative reporter Edwa...

Two recent settlements to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act – both involving the virulent COVID-19 – are the latest in a series of actions that will be reported on during the next edition of Monitor Mondays by famed whistleblower Mary Inman, who also notes that her company, Whistleblower Partners, LLP, is poised to announce another major case pending the unsealing of court documents expected this week.Among the two cases, one involves the U.S. and California versus ReNew H...

The arms race is heating up.On one side there are healthcare providers, and on the opposing side, an army operated by the auditors. Who will be the winners and losers?Are you safe? And how do you protect your facility from claim denials and takebacks, especially when auditors are using artificial intelligence (AI)?RACmonitor investigative reporter Edward M. Roche will return to Monitor Mondays this coming Monday to report on the escalating AI arms race. Roche, who just completed an exclusive ...

Do you have peer-to-peer (P2P) discussions?Are they useful? Are they valuable? And how do you know?Our own physician and attorney, Dr. John K. Hall, will offer his unique take on the value of P2P interactions and how you should measure it during his appearance as Guest Panelist on the next upcoming edition of Monitor Mondays.Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds....