Impacts of the Debt Ceiling Agreement on Medicare Providers
While some of the politicians involved in the federal debt ceiling discussions have vowed to protect Medicare beneficiaries from any adverse impact, Medicare providers have been targeted for cuts, which may in the end adversely impact the ability of Medicare beneficiaries to receive treatment. As part of the debt ceiling agreement struck earlier this week, […]
OIG Issues Advisory Opinion 11-11 Regarding Discounts
The HHS Office of Inspector General has published Advisory Opinion 11-11, which deals with a financial relationship between an entity furnishing supplies, equipment and other items to a skilled nursing facility. In order to enhance its likelihood of becoming the successful bidder in response to the skilled nursing facility’s RFP, the medical supplier offered to […]