Promoted by its sponsors as “one big, beautiful bill,” the recently passed House Republican tax package promises significant tax relief and economic reform. However, as the fine print reveals, deep Medicaid cuts could devastate healthcare access—particularly in states like Texas and Louisiana, where safety-net systems already face significant strain.

Discover how recent executive orders are reshaping healthcare compliance. Learn how to navigate conflicts with HIPAA, CMS, and state laws with expert guidance from Dagger Healthcare Solutions.

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🏥 Healthcare Innovation Report: ACO REACH Model's Remarkable Success in 2022 🚀

We're thrilled to share some exciting news in the world of healthcare innovation! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled the 2022 performance results for the ACO REACH (Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health) model, and the outcomes are nothing short of impressive.

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Navigating healthcare compliance in 2023? Stay ahead with our expert insights on effectively managing sanctions and exclusions (S&E) lists. Learn from recent examples, establish regular checks, and focus on key items and lists. Don't let compliance pitfalls tarnish your reputation. Let us guide you towards success.

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Over the past several months, OIG has made several revisions to its IA and CIA model language.

These changes, among other things, signal an increased focus on the Compliance Committee’s role in core compliance functions and an increased focus on compliance controls designed to promote compliance with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.

On April 18, 2023, The HHS Inspector General provided testimony before Congress – subcommittee on “Oversight and Investigations”.

Based on the HHS Inspector General's Testimony, OIG lacks adequate staffing resources to keep up with the level of fraud, waste, and abuse for HHS programs that currently involve more than $2.4 trillion in HHS expenditures in Fiscal Year 2022.