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The OIG’s Impending Review of Nationwide Hospice Eligibility Demands a Robust Response From Hospices

By Former Attorney Meg Pekarske & Bryan K. Nowicki on February 24, 2022
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently announced that its 2022 work plan for hospices will include a nationwide review of hospice beneficiary eligibility. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki discuss what led to this latest effort by the OIG, what hospices can expect and what they should do. Listen today: https://bit.ly/3IhmyX6

Photo of Former Attorney Meg Pekarske Former Attorney Meg Pekarske

Meg devoted her legal practice to serving the everchanging legal needs of the hospice industry. Previously with Husch Blackwell, Meg was the former chair of Husch Blackwell’s Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Group and she managed the firm’s hospice practice. 

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I lead the litigation and internal investigation efforts within Husch Blackwell’s Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Group. I work with hospices and healthcare providers across the country on a range of litigation, regulatory, compliance, and business matters. I represent clients in False Claims…

I lead the litigation and internal investigation efforts within Husch Blackwell’s Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Group. I work with hospices and healthcare providers across the country on a range of litigation, regulatory, compliance, and business matters. I represent clients in False Claims Act lawsuits, state and federal government fraud investigations, and audits by Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), and Medicaid Integrity Contractors (MICs). I also conduct and manage internal investigations of hospices and health care providers regarding a range of compliance matters.

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