OIG roundtable on corporate integrity agreements *

USA - October 15 2012
On October 9, 2012, HHS-OIG released a summary report of its August 7, 2012 roundtable concerning corporate integrity agreements (CIAs). 

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Millions may remain uninsured in states that elect not to expand Medicaid coverage *

USA - July 9 2012
According to a report released by the Urban Institute on June 29, 2012, many low-income Americans may remain uninsured in states that do not choose to implement the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

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Medicare strike force team charges 107 individuals for approximately $452 million in false billing *

USA - May 7 2012
On May 2, DOJ and HHS announced charges against 107 individuals, including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, across the country for allegedly participating in Medicare fraud schemes totaling $452 million in false billing. 

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HHS and BCBST settle HIPAA case for $1.5 million *

USA - March 19 2012
On March 13, 2012, HHS announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) has agreed to pay HHS $1.5 million to settle potential violations of the HIPAA privacy and security rules. 

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DOJ announces additional kyphoplasty settlements *

USA - February 13 2012
On February 7, 2012, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced another round of settlements relating to False Claims Act allegations for kyphoplasty procedures. 

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