Latest / Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast
S1 Ep93: Unpacking Medicare’s $15B skin substitute boom, with HHS-OIG Regional Inspector General David Tawes, M.A.
David Tawes, regional inspector general in the Office of Evaluation and Inspections at HHS’ Office of Inspector General, joins the show to discuss the agency’s new report on the massive rise in Medicare spending for skin substitutes.
He explains what’s driving the surge — from changing billing practices to outright fraud — and how policymakers can balance patient access with stronger oversight. Tawes also shares what physicians should know about potential red flags and how to report suspicious activity.
Music Credits:
Cool Chill Summer Lo Fi Hip-Hop by Musinova - stock.adobe.com
Relaxing…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.