Hospice is designed to provide comfort and supportive care to terminally ill patients with a prognosis of six months or less. However, the high per diem payment structure makes it a significant target for sophisticated fraud schemes. Improper billing for hospice...
“Listen, Linda!” We’ve all seen, laughed at and maybe even quoted the viral video of the little boy trying to debate his side of a disagreement with his mother. And while that clip is a source of Internet amusement, the need to listen, or rather, the...
Thanksgiving is a time of bounty – for feasting, family, and giving thanks. It is a cornucopia of delicious food and cherished traditions. But for insurance companies, it can also be a stark reminder that while the holiday means time away from work, there are...
Healthcare Fraud Shield (HCFS) has officially launched RecordPlus™, a powerful new solution designed to transform how payers, auditors, and investigators review medical records. What It Does Medical records are one of the most time-consuming and error-prone components...
If you’ve been in the healthcare realm for at least 20 minutes, you’ve heard of skin substitutes. While it may initially sound like something in a sci-fi thriller, skin substitutes represent major advancements in the treatment of wounds. They are biological or...
