Prominent hospice denies allegations it received $8.3 million in improper payments

The audit process included reviewing a random sample of 100 claims.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 5:12 p.m. February 25, 2021
File. In a statement, Tidewell Hospice President and CEO Jonathan Fleece says the nonprofit vehemently disagree with the medical reviewer’s opinion reflected in the OIG’s report.
File. In a statement, Tidewell Hospice President and CEO Jonathan Fleece says the nonprofit vehemently disagree with the medical reviewer’s opinion reflected in the OIG’s report.
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SARASOTA — Federal authorities have released a report alleging Tidewell Hospice received at least $8.3 million in Medicare reimbursement for hospice services that did not comply with Medicare requirements — accusations Tidewell disputes. 

 

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