Industry Notes

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers stay current on changing Medicare-related reporting requirements, compliance resources for therapy services, and enforcement activity that may affect billing oversight and risk management.

Article Sections

1. CMS CLIA-waived test update

   A Medicare billing update describing changes related to laboratory testing reported under CLIA-waived status. The section references related CMS and MLN Matters guidance and a set of example tests.

2. Home health therapy compliance resource

   A discussion of a home health industry report developed to address therapy compliance concerns. The section notes the report’s purpose, participating organizations, and the types of clinicians involved.

3. Medicare Fraud Strike Force enforcement action

   A summary of a large federal fraud enforcement action involving multiple cities and healthcare professionals. The section describes the general types of allegations and the scope of the takedown.