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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

For healthcare professionals and administrators, understanding the implications of Anti-Kickback Act is essential in maintaining compliance and ethical standards, particularly in programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Such cases underscore the importance of compliance in federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Mastering Compliance in Federal Health Care Programs

American Medical Compliance

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to this field, this course will provide the tools necessary to ensure that your practices are in full alignment with federal requirements. Title XIX, better known as Medicaid, offers health coverage for low-income individuals and families, including children and those with disabilities.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Retrieved from: [link].

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Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law Healthcare Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) Healthcare Compliance The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a critical component of federal healthcare compliance law. Therefore, in the realm of healthcare compliance, the AKS makes it illegal to knowingly offer any remuneration directly.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Retrieved from: [link].

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Forget the False Claims Act—How a Virginia Hospital Got Criminally Charged

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Javaid Perwaiz was indicted and convicted following trial in federal court of healthcare fraud. Dr. Perwaiz sidestepped Medicaids 30-day waiting period for elective sterilization by backdating forms. Perwaiz was convicted of healthcare fraud following trial, and at sentencing found to have caused $20.8

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Dental Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

American Medical Compliance

The Dental Healthcare Fraud Waste and Abuse Training course is designed to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the workplace. No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk.