Accreditation Status of BOP Federal Medical Centers (FMC’s): Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Facilities.

FMC houses both violent and non-violent offenders. Don’t request placement in an FMC unless absolutely necessary; even then, staff and supply shortages may still limit access to care. They are the BOP version of hospital care, just not what you’re used to.
Read More

DOJ Healthcare Fraud Investigations…

 14 Enforcement Trends Every Life Sciences And Healthcare Provider Should Understand. I. Criminal Intent vs. Documentation Errors One of the most misunderstood aspects of healthcare fraud investigations is the distinction between criminal conduct and administrative mistakes. Documentation deficiencies, coding errors, compliance oversights,
Read More

Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Across U.S.: CDC Warns Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Any Group In A Closed Setting

Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Across U.S.: CDC Warns Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Any Group In A Closed Setting, Including Prisons and Jails. Short Summary: The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris (C. auris) has now been reported in more than half of U.S. states,
Read More

Federal Prison Reform, FSA Credits, and Compassionate Release Updates – Summary.

Confusion continues within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) …over how release dates and earned credits should be calculated under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA). Despite policies allowing certain credits to be combined, many prison officials and government
Read More