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FDA turns focus on biologics in spate of warning letters
The three letters point to an enforcement posture toward manufacturers marketing biologics derived from human placentas and umbilical cords.
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HHS rolls out ‘whole of department’ AI strategy and compliance plans
The agency is hailing its strategy as the fulfillment of its commitment to enhance efficiency – but will it make personal health information any safer?
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GRIP Extra: Treasury mulls stronger role for FinCEN, ESMA publishes supervisory expectations
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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Illinois men face charges for $300m healthcare fraud scheme
The brothers allegedly tried to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers by filing claims for COVID-19 testing that was never given.
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Approval deadline for CMS $50 billion rural health fund fast approaching
The extent to which the federal grant program will support the nation’s 1,800 struggling rural hospitals remains unclear.
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Georgia man sentenced to 46 months in prison for Medicare fraud
Patrick C Moore targeted Medicare beneficiaries to accept genetic tests that were not medically necessary or eligible for reimbursement.
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HHS repeals federal nursing home staffing rule to expand rural access
The Trump administration removes Biden-era requirements for nursing home facilities, receives mixed responses.
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GAO report reveals ACA exchanges vulnerable to fraud
Auditors used fake identities to obtain ACA coverage and found significant instances of Social Security number misuse.