NPP Report: OIG will focus on Part B drugs, incident-to billing in 2011

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand which Medicare billing areas were drawing government review pressure in 2011, especially around non-physician practitioner services and Part B drug claims. That makes it useful for compliance planning, internal auditing, and risk awareness.

Article Sections

1. OIG 2011 Work Plan Focus Areas

   An overview of the agency priorities highlighted for the upcoming year, with emphasis on Medicare-related billing oversight and non-physician practitioner services.

2. Part B Drugs

   Discussion of the planned review of drug billing under Medicare Part B and the broader compliance concerns tied to that area.

3. Off-Label Drug Use

   Coverage of the agency’s attention to off-label use of certain drug categories and the role of recognized guideline sources.

4. Incident-to Billing

   A summary of the continued focus on incident-to billing and why it remained a compliance concern for providers and NPPs.