LW Consulting Inc.’s Harriett Wall Featured on the Stark Integrity Podcast

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LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) is pleased to share that Harriett Wall, our President & CEO, was featured in a July 2025 episode of the Stark Integrity Podcast, hosted by Bob Wade, Esq. of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. In this episode, Harriett and Bob dive into the topic of Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs)—what they are, why they matter, and most importantly, how healthcare organizations can take proactive steps to avoid becoming a target. Whether…

The Danger of Ignoring Exclusions

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Did you know that employing someone currently excluded from federal health care programs can land your organization in serious trouble? A recent real-world case revealed that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)—who was barred from participating in Medicare and Medicaid—was still employed and billed services to those programs. The consequence? The facility faced a staggering $243,000 settlement to resolve allegations stemming from this violation. This example underscores how critical it is to diligently screen all employees…

Understanding the CMS Signature Compliance for SNFs

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Signature compliance isn’t just about meeting a technical requirement. For Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), it plays a direct role in ensuring Medicare reimbursement, defending claims during audits, and supporting timely, appropriate patient care. Facilities need to pay close attention to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) signature requirements. What CMS Requires: Timely, Accurate, and Verifiable Signatures CMS has long required that signatures on medical records be complete, legible, and timely. In most cases,…