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What the future holds for HHS-OIG health IT enforcement

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Department of Health and Human Services aims to protect the integrity of federal healthcare programs, in addition to the health of beneficiaries. As one example, he pointed to telehealth, which has enormous potential to increase access to service and decrease burdens. The Office of Inspector General for the U.S.

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Dozens charged in sprawling $1.2B telehealth and genetics fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

billion in alleged fraud involving telehealth, phony genetic testing and durable medical equipment. "The Department of Justice is committed to prosecuting people who abuse our healthcare system and exploit telemedicine technologies in fraud and bribery schemes," said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. WHY IT MATTERS.