Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit Sample Clauses

Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The CHC-MCO must establish a Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse reviewers. This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, reducing, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Subcontractors, Participants, caregivers, employees, or other third parties. If the CHC-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit must devote sufficient time and resources to the CHC Fraud, Waste and Abuse activities. The Department will determine whether or not the CHC-MCO is in compliance with these requirements in accordance with 42 CFR 438.608(a)(7).
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Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The PH-MCO must establish a Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Waste and Abuse reviewers as required in 42 C.F.R. §438.608(a)(1)(vii). This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, reducing, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Members, Caregivers, Employees, or other third parties with whom the PH-MCO contracts. If the PH-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit is required to have a dedicated full time HC MA investigator to Member ratio of at least one investigator per 60,000 members devoted to the HealthChoices Program’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse activities. The Department will make the final determination regarding whether or not the PH-MCO is in compliance with these requirements in accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 438.608(a)(7)).
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The PH-MCO must establish a Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Waste and Abuse reviewers as required in 42 CFR §438.608(a)(1)(vii). This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Members, Caregivers, Employees, or other third parties with whom the PH-MCO contracts. If the PH-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit is required to have an investigator to Member ratio of at least one investigator per 60,000 members devoted to the HealthChoices Program’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse activities. The Department will make the final determination regarding whether or not the PH-MCO is in compliance with these requirements.
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The PH-MCO must establish a Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Waste and Abuse reviewers as required in 42 CFR §438.608(a)(1)(vii). This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, reducing, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Members, Caregivers, Employees, or other third parties with whom the PH-MCO contracts. If the PH-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit is required to have a dedicated full time HC MA investigator to Member ratio of at least one investigator per 60,000 members devoted to the HealthChoices Program’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse activities. The Department will make the final determination regarding whether or not the PH-MCO is in compliance with these requirements.
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The CHIP-MCO must establish a Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Waste and Abuse reviewers as required in 42 CFR §457.1285 referencing §438.608(a)(1)(vii). This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, reducing, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Enrollees, Caregivers, Employees, or other third parties with whom the CHIP-MCO contracts. If the CHIP-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit is required to have a dedicated full time CHIP investigator to Member ratio of at least one investigator per 60,000 members devoted to CHIP’s Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse activities. The Department will make the final determination regarding whether or not the CHIP-MCO is in compliance with these requirements in accordance with 42 CFR § 457.1285 referencing 42 CFR §438.608(a)(7)).
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit. The PH-MCO must establish a Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse Unit comprised of experienced Fraud, Xxxxx and Abuse reviewers. This Unit must have the primary purpose of preventing, detecting, investigating, referring, and reporting suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse that may be committed by Network Providers, Members, Caregivers, Employees, or other third parties with whom the PH-MCO contracts. If the PH-MCO has multiple lines of business, the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit must devote sufficient time and resources to the HealthChoices Program’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse activities. The Department will make the final determination regarding whether or not the PH-MCO is in compliance with these requirements.

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  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Contractor understands that HHS does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, or abuse. Violations of law, agency policies, or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 321.022, if the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the department or entity may have been lost, misappropriated, or misused, or that other fraudulent or unlawful conduct has occurred in relation to the operation of the department or entity, the administrative head shall report the reason and basis for the belief to the Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO). All employees or contractors who have reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred (including misconduct by any HHS employee, Grantee officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor that would constitute fraud, waste, or abuse) are required to immediately report the questioned activity to the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and System Agency policies regarding fraud, waste, and abuse including, but not limited to, HHS Circular C-027. A report to the SAO must be made through one of the following avenues: ● SAO Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT ● SAO website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ All reports made to the OIG must be made through one of the following avenues: ● OIG Toll Free Hotline 0-000-000-0000 ● OIG Website: XxxxxxXxxxxXxxxx.xxx ● Internal Affairs Email: XxxxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx ● OIG Hotline Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx. ● OIG Mailing Address: Office of Inspector General Attn: Fraud Hotline MC 1300 P.O. Box 85200 Austin, Texas 78708-5200

  • COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Contractor, it’s Subcontractors, and their respective employees, shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in the performance of the services, including but not limited to those promulgated by the City and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirement shall govern. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, fines, penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph.

  • HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT In the performance of this Contract, Contractor and Operator shall conduct Petroleum Operations with due regard to health, safety and the protection of the environment (“HSE”) and the conservation of natural resources, and shall in particular:

  • Health, Safety and Security 14.1 The Employer recognizes a responsibility to provide an environment intended to protect the health, safety and security of Members as they carry out their responsibilities. To that end, the Employer agrees: (a) to maintain a Joint Health and Safety Committee (the JHSC) with broad representation drawn from all sectors of the University, including at least one (1) person appointed by the Association; (b) to cooperate with the Association in making every reasonable provision for the safety, health and security of Members; (c) to take reasonable measures to maintain the security of the buildings and grounds while at the same time maintaining reasonable access for Members who have a need for such access at times other than during regular working hours; (d) to ensure that the Association has the right to appoint at least one (1) person to any representative committee whose terms of reference specifically include the health, safety or security of Members as they carry out their responsibilities; (e) to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, and relevant regulations thereto, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); (f) that Members may refuse unsafe work pursuant to and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act for so doing; (g) that Members report any known or potential dangers to their Xxxx; (h) In addition, the Employer agrees: i) to provide Members with health and safety training, personal protective equipment, and access to health and safety programs, policies and procedures; ii) to provide resources for the JHSC; iii) to compensate a CASBU Member who is eligible to be, and serves as, the person appointed by the Association to the JHSC when that service is outside the period of the Member’s contract; iv) to provide training for the person appointed by the Association to the JHSC directly related to their duties and responsibilities in connection with the JHSC; v) to recognize a JHSC Member’s right to be present during workplace safety testing and audits and receive written copies of any reports and recommendations from the testing/audits and a copy of a draft report if one is provided to the Employer; vi) to recognize a JHSC Member’s right to have advance notice when advance notice is given by the Ministry of Labour of any Ministry of Labour inspection and to accompany a Ministry of Labour Inspector during an inspection and receive a copy of any report produced by the inspector. 14.2 The parties agree that all personal communications must adhere to the Personal Harassment and Discrimination Policy and the Nipissing University Acceptable Use Policy. Effective June 10, 2006, universities are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). All records in the custody and control of the University will be subject to FIPPA with exceptions as defined by the Act. Persons may request and have a right to access University information or records. A record is defined under the Act as any record of information however recorded, whether in printed or electronic form, film, or otherwise and includes drafts, post-it notes, margin notes, hard drive files, emails, voice mails, electronic agendas, address books, and recording devices. 14.3 Unless required under FIPPA, and for the purposes of this Article, files are documents under a Member’s control and stored on University property, either in paper or electronic form. Such files do not include the Member’s official file in the Xxxx’x office nor the Personnel File of the Member in the Human Resources office. 14.4 On termination of a Member’s employment for any reason other than cause, the Employer will permit, by appointment only, accompanied access for a period of fifteen (15) working days (or longer with the agreement of the Xxxx) by the former Member or the Member’s executors to the Member’s files, whether in paper or electronic format. The purpose of the allowed access is for transferring required documents to other faculty, the Chair, or the Xxxx. Where files are not required to support continued student academic needs or ongoing operational requirements, the former Member or designate may remove or destroy their personal files. Items that are clearly of a personal nature or are owned by the former Member such as furniture, pictures, books, etc., may be removed at this time.

  • Fraud and Abuse The Company, the Owners, the Physician Employees and all other persons and entities providing professional services for or on behalf of the Company, to their actual knowledge, have not engaged in any activities that are prohibited under 42 U.S.C. ss.ss. 1320a-7, 7a or 7b or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395nn (subject to the excexxxxxs set forth in such legislation) or the regulations promulgated thereunder or pursuant to similar state or local statutes or regulations or that are prohibited by rules of professional conduct, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made a false statement or representation of a material fact in any application for any benefit or payment; (b) knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made a false statement or representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to any benefit or payment; (c) failure to disclose knowledge by a Medicare or Medicaid claimant of the occurrence of any event affecting the initial or continued right to any benefit or payment on their own behalf or on behalf of another with intent to fraudulently secure such benefit or payment; (d) knowingly and willfully offering, paying or soliciting or receiving any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe or rebate), directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind (i) in return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part by Medicare or Medicaid or (ii) in return for purchasing, leasing or ordering or arranging or recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part by Medicare or Medicaid; or (e) referring a patient for designated health services (as defined in 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395nn) to or providing designated health services to a patient upon a referral from an entity or person with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to which no exception under 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395nn applies. SECTION 3.32. PAYORS. Schedule 3.32 sets forth a true, correct and complete list of the names and addresses of each Payor, including any private pay patient as a single payor, of the Company's services that accounted for more than 5% of the aggregate revenues of the Company in the five previous fiscal years. Except as set forth in Section 3.32, the Company has good relations with such Payors, and none of such Payors has notified the Company that it intends to discontinue its relationship with the Company or to deny any claims submitted to such Payor for payment.

  • Waste and Nuisance (a) Tenant shall not commit or permit any waste, including waste as it is defined in the Waste Management Act, S.B.C. 1979 c.41, as amended from time to time, to be brought upon, kept, or used in or about the Premises, the Building, or the Project by Tenant, its agents, employees, contractors or invitees, without the prior written consent of Landlord. (b) Tenant shall not commit or permit any damage to the Premises, the Building, or the Project, including the Leasehold improvements and trade fixtures therein. (c) Tenant shall not commit or permit any nuisance in or around the Premises, the Building, or the Project or any use or manner of use causing annoyance to other persons. (d) Except only as may be otherwise permitted under Subsection 1.9(h) below, Tenant shall not use or permit to be used any part of the Premises, the Building, or the Project for any trade or business which is, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, dangerous, noxious or offensive. (e) Except only as may be otherwise permitted under Subsection 1.9(h) below, Tenant shall not cause or suffer or permit any waste, oil or grease or any harmful, objectionable, dangerous, poisonous or explosive matter or substance to be discharged into the Premises, the Building, or the Project. (f) Tenant shall not place any objects on or otherwise howsoever obstruct the heating or air conditioning vents within the Premises or the Building. (g) Tenant shall keep the Premises free of debris, anything which could create a fire hazard (through undue load on electrical circuits or otherwise) or cause undue vibration, heat or noise. (h) Except as necessary to the ordinary operation of Tenant’s business conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, Tenant shall keep the Premises free of rodents, vermin and anything of a dangerous, noxious or offensive nature. Tenant shall at all times keep Landlord informed of the presence in the Premises of any rodents or vermin or anything of a dangerous, noxious or offensive nature necessary to the ordinary operation of Tenant’s business conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and Tenant shall ensure that they are at all times confined within the Premises, stored and used in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and do not cause any nuisance or annoyance to other persons.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Acts Contractor(s) who perform any work under this contract shall fully comply with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and any amendments thereto and regulations pursuant to the act. Any Contractor who fails to do so may be terminated for cause as set forth below.

  • OMNIBUS PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1992 It is the policy of New York State to maximize opportunities for the participation of New York State business enterprises, including minority and women-owned business enterprises as bidders, subcontractors and suppliers on its procurement contracts. Information on the availability of New York State subcontractors and suppliers is available from: NYS Department of Economic Development Division for Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 Telephone: 000-000-0000 Fax: 000-000-0000 email: xxx@xxx.xx.xxx A directory of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises is available from: NYS Department of Economic Development Division of Minority and Women's Business Development 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 212-803-2414 email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xx.xxx xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPu blic.asp The Omnibus Procurement Act of 1992 requires that by signing this bid proposal or contract, as applicable, Contractors certify that whenever the total bid amount is greater than $1 million: (a) The Contractor has made reasonable efforts to encourage the participation of New York State Business Enterprises as suppliers and subcontractors, including certified minority and women-owned business enterprises, on this project, and has retained the documentation of these efforts to be provided upon request to the State; (b) The Contractor has complied with the Federal Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-261), as amended; (c) The Contractor agrees to make reasonable efforts to provide notification to New York State residents of employment opportunities on this project through listing any such positions with the Job Service Division of the New York State Department of Labor, or providing such notification in such manner as is consistent with existing collective bargaining contracts or agreements. The Contractor agrees to document these efforts and to provide said documentation to the State upon request; and (d) The Contractor acknowledges notice that the State may seek to obtain offset credits from foreign countries as a result of this contract and agrees to cooperate with the State in these efforts.

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Information Substance abuse treatment information shall be maintained in compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 if the Party or subcontractor(s) are Part 2 covered programs, or if substance abuse treatment information is received from a Part 2 covered program by the Party or subcontractor(s).

  • OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH A. Consultant will perform the Services in compliance with the most current versions of all laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and all state and federal laws and regulations relating to safety and health standards. Consultant shall perform the Services in compliance with, will furnish only supplies, articles, and equipment that comply with such laws, standards, and regulations. B. Consultant shall immediately notify Valley Water in the event of any personal injury accident or occurrence occurring during the performance of the Services. Upon Valley Water’s request, Consultant shall provide Valley Water with documentation fully describing the accident and injury and the actions implemented to prevent similar occurrences.

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