01/29/2025    

PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW

FL Podiatrist Settles for Employing Receptionist on HHS-OIG Exclusions List

 

Individuals and organizations are regularly added to the HHS-OIG Exclusions List, and there are harsh penalties for engaging with or employing an excluded individual or organization. Adriana Strimbu, DPM, in Florida, employed a receptionist on the HHS-OIG exclusions list, resulting in products or services being billed to Medicare or Medicaid. The alleged violation was settled for $41,739.66.

 

Source: Steve Alder, The HIPAA Journal [1/27/25]