Our Healthcare Hot Topics of the Week

Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss:

1) N. Carolina Mental Health Clinic Owner Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid by Stealing Identities of Kids
US Attorney, N.C., November 22, 2013

2) Durable Medical Equipment Co Owner Sentenced for Defrauding Medicare
US Attorney, S.D. Texas, November 25, 2013

3)  Michigan BCBS Declines to Extend Non-Complaint ACA Healthcare Plans
Crains, November 27, 2013

4) Health Alliance Plan (HAP)  CFO Leaves for BCBS
Crains, November 27, 2013

5) Florida Hospital Compliance Officer Reports $1 Billion Stark Violation for Illegal Payment for Referrals
Modern Physician, November 25, 2013

6) Medicare Drug Discount Saves Seniors $8.9 Billion under Affordable Care Act
Bloomberg, November 26, 2013

7) City’s Request for Discounted Ambulance Services Violate Anti-Kickback rules
OIG Advisory Opinion, November 27, 2013

8) Small Business Exchange (SHOP)  Under Affordable Care Act Delayed One Year
Politico, November 27, 2013

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