Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Lisa Rivera provided insight for the article “OIG Steps Up Enforcement Against Providers Hiring Prohibited Employees,” that was published on January 28 by Modern Healthcare. The article analyzes the rise in fines being levied against companies that hire people on government exclusion lists. According to the article, fines totaling $9 million were levied against 75 healthcare companies in 2014, a significant increase from the prior year. To read the full article, visit the Modern Healthcare website.
