Enforcement: Feds Ramp Up COVID-19-Related Enforcement

Why This Topic Matters

Healthcare organizations need to understand where federal enforcement is concentrating so they can review compliance risks, internal controls, and audit exposure across pandemic-era programs and ongoing routine oversight.

Article Sections

1. Be Aware of These 4 COVID-19 Fraud Problem Areas

   Introduces the main pandemic-related enforcement and audit themes discussed in the article. It frames the broader compliance environment and the federal agencies involved.

2. CARES Act funding

   Covers federal oversight activity related to pandemic funding programs and related investigations. The section also notes concern around misuse of relief-related resources and recipient compliance.

3. COVID-19 testing

   Discusses fraud trends tied to testing activity during the pandemic. It focuses on current enforcement attention around deceptive testing-related schemes.

4. COVID-19 vaccinations

   Reviews enforcement concerns tied to vaccination rollout, access, registration, and related compliance issues. The section highlights how federal agencies are viewing vaccine-related fraud risks.

5. Telehealth

   Summarizes compliance concerns associated with telehealth policy changes during the public health emergency. It also notes ongoing audit attention to telehealth-related claims.

6. Example

   Provides an example of a non-pandemic enforcement area that remains under federal review. It illustrates how broader audit priorities continue alongside COVID-19 focus areas.