decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2016 Issue 9 (September)
APCPS news briefs
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Article Overview
This news brief summarizes a federal enforcement update involving alleged kickback arrangements tied to anesthesia services and an ambulatory surgery center. It is relevant to coders, compliance professionals, anesthesia practices, and ambulatory surgery center administrators who track HHS OIG activity and anti-kickback risk in provider contracting.
Why This Topic Matters
Compliance developments involving anesthesia providers and ambulatory surgery centers can affect contracting practices, audit preparedness, and risk management. Readers monitoring HHS OIG enforcement and fraud-and-abuse issues will find the update relevant.
What You Will Learn
- What federal enforcement issue is being reported
- Which organizations and provider types are involved
- Why the matter is relevant to anesthesia and ASC compliance monitoring
- How the HHS OIG is signaling enforcement attention in this area
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Anesthesia practice administrators
- Ambulatory surgery center administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Revenue cycle professionals
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