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Money Follows the Person Investigation Draws to a Close

The Oregon Department of Justice has been looking into financial irregularities of this federally funded program since August
January 26, 2011 -- The multi-level investigation into the Money Follows the Person program should be wrapped up within the next week or two, according to James Toews, assistant director of the Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Division (SPD). Read More >>

It’s Time to Strengthen Community-Based Mental Health

Before moving people out of Oregon State Hospital, officials should heed the warning by the U.S. Department of Justice
December 7, 2010 – Individuals with mental illnesses are better served in the community at a lower cost to the state, but I don’t necessarily agree that merely transferring individuals back to communities from in-patient or residential settings improves the quality of care. Read More >>

Gene Patents Play Dominant Role in Healthcare Inflation

The challenge between rising technology and healthcare inflation represents the battle of the ages
November 3, 2010 -- The U.S. Department of Justice just issued a friend of the court brief regarding gene patents. If it sticks, it will have a huge impact on medical technology, and its related cost to the U.S. economy. Read More >>

Oregon Department of Justice Expands Health Fraud Unit

Illegal activities such as abuse and neglect can now be uncovered
March 30, 2010 -- Uncovering Medicaid fraud received a financial boost when Oregon’s Department of Justice increased its budget by half a million dollars. Read More >>

Kaiser Agrees to $1.8 Million Settlement with DOJ

False claims act case blamed on Medicare billing errors
January 6, 2010 -- Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest has agreed to pay the U.S. government $1.8 million to settle False Claims Act liability in connection with Medicare billing errors between 2000 and 2004. Read More >>
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