tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 23
COMPLIANCE: OIG Saves Medicare $2.2 Billion Over 6 Months
With 1,291 exclusions and 293 criminal actions, the OIG cracked downAccording to the OIG's 2008 Semiannual Report, the agency recouped $2.2 billion through recommendations, investigative efforts, and audit recovery.The report, which covers OIG actions between Oct. 1, 2007, and March 31, 2008, outlines common enforcements, such as those on durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, as well as new targets.-Issues of more recent focus include oversight of Medicare Part D; public health emergency preparedness and response; oversight of food, drug and medical device safety; integrity of information technology and systems; and ethics program oversight and enforcement...
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