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The U.S. government won over $5 billion in healthcare fraud cases in 2021 according to the HHS Annual Report. That’s a huge number—but it only covers the dollar amount of fraud successfully found through investigations and reporting. Combatting the billions of dollars in fraud each year is the w...

The signing of the Inflation Reduction Act in August of 2022 brought some immediate relief for Americans with Medicare prescription drug coverage and will continue to drastically impact drug prices as implementation continues.  Already in effect as of January 2023: a $35 cap per month on insu...

Author: Natasha Williams, Chief Operating Officer There is a wave of excitement in the industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), and not without reason. AI, with its ability to synthesize massive quantities of information at lightning speed, promises limitless possibility. I share in...

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated. IntegrityM CTO Swathi Young’s #TechTalk series is designed to provide quick, digestible explanations of the latest trends in healthcare technology and innovation so that you can stay ahead of the game before you finish your morning coffee. The Agile ...

IntegrityM strongly encourages new ‘covered recipients’ to familiarize themselves with the Open Payments system, so that they can have a successful experience in CY2022. Open Payments Program Background: Under the Physician Payment Sunshine Act (Section 6002 of the Patient Protection and...

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated. IntegrityM CTO Swathi Young’s #TechTalk series is designed to provide quick, digestible explanations of the latest trends in healthcare technology and innovation so that you can stay ahead of the game before you finish your morning coffee. Artificia...

While combating fraud, waste, and abuse is a federal initiative upheld by each state, administrators achieve this through various means. Some state OIGs report that their work is primarily focused on beneficiary fraud, while some work in both beneficiary and provider fraud.  Furthermore, st...

Author: Jennifer Tryder, RHIA, CHC, Audit Program Director, IntegrityM An audit guide is a documented step-by-step method for conducting an audit focusing on objectives and scope. An audit guide supports many functions including serving as the primary source for the audit process, assi...

A well-known truism from philosopher Aristotle, is: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit.” When running a small business, your world is governed by commitment to excellence and continuous improvement of employee engagement, customer service, operations, prog...

Author: Kimberly Hornik, SVP, Business Development, IntegrityM For a small business, playing in the world of government contracting can often feel like an overwhelming process. However, it can be successfully navigated with a few basic principles: do your research, know what agencie...