Day Pitney Cybersecurity, Healthcare and Technology (C.H.A.T.) Newsletter – March 2025

Medicaid and Medicare Audits: What Providers Need to Know

For healthcare providers in Connecticut, Medicare and Medicaid audits are an ever-present reality. Federal and state agencies actively review provider claims to identify billing errors, fraud and noncompliance, and an audit notice should never be ignored or minimized. One of the most concerning audit techniques is extrapolation, where findings from a small sample of claims are projected over a larger universe of claims—turning minor issues into massive overpayment demands.

New Jersey Data Protection Act Went Into Effect January 15 — Is Your Company in Compliance?

The New Jersey Data Protection Act (NJDPA), enacted on January 16, 2024, just went into effect on January 15, 2025. This new law establishes comprehensive data privacy protections for New Jersey residents and imposes additional responsibilities on companies doing business in New Jersey.