Compliance

Psychedelic Treatments, Telehealth, and Compliance: What Providers Need to Know

Health providers are facing a period of rapid change. From the rise of psychedelic-assisted therapies to evolving telehealth policies and heightened regulatory scrutiny, organizations must balance innovation with compliance. Proper documentation, coding, and audit preparedness are no longer optional; they are essential for protecting patients, practices, and reimbursement. This article summarizes key takeaways from LW Consulting’s Senior Consultant, Christine Pilarski’s recent workshop on Coding, Billing, Payment, Audit, and Enforcement at the ASKP3 2025 Mastering the…

Why Clinical Laboratories Can’t Afford to Ignore the 2025 OIG iCPG

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is set to release new General Compliance Program Guidance (iCPG) for clinical laboratories in 2025—and it’s a game changer. For more than 25 years, labs have operated under the same compliance framework. But with the rise of genetic testing, electronic order sets, and complex payer rules, the OIG is updating its expectations. The new iCPG will strengthen oversight, expand data monitoring requirements, and tie laboratory stewardship directly to compliance…

Are You Aware of the MDS Validation Program?

Hopefully, you (and your Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator or Resident Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)) are aware of the importance of checking the Validation Reports after submitting MDS assessments. This has always been the expectation and best practice to find any errors in a timely manner, make corrections, and ensure that MDS submissions are accurate and accepted. If you are in the habit of checking your Validation Reports in the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation…