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OIG conducts wireless security on CMS, gives tight-lipped thumbs-up

by: Roy Edroso Aug 23, 2016

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently revealed it submitted CMS to “wireless penetration testing.” Don't worry, it’s not as bad as it sounds.

Sweet Dreams aren't made of this - CRNA practice pays $1 million settlement

by: Julia Kyles, CPC Aug 10, 2016

Sweet Dreams, a certified registered nurse anesthetist group, will pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it was involved in two kickback deals with ambulatory surgery centers, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced Aug. 5.

Want investigational drugs for your patient? FDA just made it easier.

by: Roy Edroso Jun 2, 2016

The FDA released a new, streamlined form June 2 with which physicians can get investigational new drugs (INDs) otherwise not cleared for treatment into the hands of their patients. FDA makes no guarantees but says applicants should get their approval within 30 days -- and in some instances may get it immediately.

Training opportunities for Part B News readers

by: Karen Long May 24, 2016

With everything a physician practice has to keep track of -- the new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS), ICD-10 code changes, enrollment changes and more -- you might feel overwhelmed. But we've got you covered.

Ga. M.D.s settle with feds for $1.9 million over alleged serial E/M-plus-procedure abuse

by: Roy Edroso Apr 25, 2016

Two Georgia dermatologists will pay nearly $2 million to settle charges that they unnecessarily stretched out simple procedures over several office visits – and billed E/M codes each time.

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