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OIG Laboratory Audit Shows 17 Percent Increase in Medicare Spending

23 Dec, 2022 F.J. Thomas

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to a recent report from the OIG as well as news releases from the Department Of Justice(DOJ), laboratory services appear to be under scrutiny. In announcement released earlier this week, […]

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    • F.J. Thomas

      F.J. Thomas has worked in healthcare business for more than fifteen years in Tennessee. Her experience as a contract appeals analyst has given her an intimate grasp of the inner workings of both the provider and insurance world. Knowing first hand that the industry is constantly changing, she strives to find resources and information you can use.

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