The Department of Justice recently announced the sentencing for a New York pharmacy owner. A four-year prison term, three years extended supervision, and paying back restitution of more than $6 million dollars, is the outcome for this owner based on his involvement in a Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme.
Recent audit results coming into PAAS National® are showing OptumRx auditors have their sights set on several medications that are required to be dispensed in the original container.
The number of invoice audits continues to rise from Medicaid, and PBMs, across the board. This investigational audit is a way to potentially identify false or phantom claims. Auditors will reconcile the claims billed by a pharmacy during a certain timeframe, with the purchases made.
An Ohio pharmacist and owner of four pharmacies, along with a technician, have been found guilty by a federal jury for Medicaid fraud to the tune of $2.3M dollars.
Prescriptions flagged for incorrect or invalid DAW codes is a discrepancy we have seen increase notably on PBM audit results.
These articles can be an excellent training tool for new employees, and a great refresher for all pharmacy staff, to avoid audit discrepancies.
While insulin pens allow ease and convenience for diabetic patients, they also come with increased audit risks, for a variety of reasons, including dosing.
With a 29% increase in PBM audits in 2023, PAAS National® wants to help you avoid PBM scrutiny, especially when it comes to drug procurement.
The Department of Justice announced a Nebraska pharmacist, and owner of two pharmacies, was sentenced to two months of imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $573,000.
One of the most common requirements for appealing audit discrepancies is to provide a signed statement from the prescriber to confirm, clarify, or validate a prescription.
