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The OIG Found that More than Half of All Power Wheelchair Claims Paid by Medicare were Improper.

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(July 16, 2011): As Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) audits of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) companies continue to climb, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), has now reported that more than one-half of the recent power wheelchair claims by Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers were […]

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HHS-OIG Report Signals an Increase in SNF Audits by ZPICs

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(April 1, 2011): Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are again in the spotlight. A recent report likely signals an increase in future SNF Audits. The Prospective Payment System (PPS) under which SNFs are reimbursed by Medicare has long been criticized by many concerned with “benefit integrity” and curbing waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program.

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