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CMS and OIG Prioritize Wound Care Fraud Enforcement in 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the HHS Office of Inspector General have made wound care fraud enforcement a priority in 2026. Healthcare providers offering wound care services face increased audit and investigation risk. Non-compliance can result in substantial penalties, including potential Medicare or Medicaid exclusion. Providers should review their wound care billing practices, documentation standards, and compliance programs to mitigate enforcement exposure.
Why it mattersMedicaid managed care organizations with wound care providers in their networks face potential provider exclusions and claims recoupment if those providers are found non-compliant during intensified federal enforcement.