Buying a diagnostic lab in New York can expose you to compliance risks that are easy to miss during financial due diligence. A problem with the lab’s permit, testing authority or compliance history could affect operations after the sale. Before moving forward with a...
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Why providers get flagged: How prescription data, payments and patterns can trigger kickback charges
Medical professionals facing federal kickback allegations often wonder how they ended up in the government's crosshairs. A recent New Jersey case involving multiple defendants, including a pharmacist and physician, provides valuable insights into how prosecutors build...
The remote dilemma: A cautionary tale for physicians
The rise of remote medicine has created unprecedented opportunities for physicians to have increased flexibility. However, a recent criminal case from Rockland County, New York, serves as a stark warning of the legal and ethical pitfalls that await doctors who fail to...
Allegations of fraud at the pharmacy: A cautionary tale for pharmacy owners
The pharmaceutical industry operates under strict regulatory oversight, and pharmacy owners who violate these rules face severe consequences. A recent case from Jersey City, New Jersey serves as a reminder of the serious penalties that can result from fraudulent...
Protecting your career: The high cost of exceeding scope of practice
The ability to practice medicine, nursing, dentistry or other state regulated profession comes with clearly defined boundaries. Whether you are a health professional, understanding and respecting the scope of your state licensure is not just a formality — it is...
What happens when your laboratory is accused of a False Claims Act violation?
A national clinical diagnostics laboratory company recently agreed to pay almost $15 million to settle allegations of a False Claims Act (FCA) violation. The allegations were tied to billing practices for urine drug testing, with the government claiming the lab billed...
Why Medicare overpayment allegations can lead to multimillion-dollar repayments
When a company participates in federal health care programs like Medicare it agrees to follow detailed billing, coding and documentation rules. A finding of overpayment and request for repayment can devastate any health care organization. In a recent example, the...
Protecting your cardiology practice: Understanding Anti-Kickback Statute risks in New York
As a cardiologist in New York, your reputation and medical license represent years of dedicated training and service. However, even well-intentioned business practices can expose you to serious allegations under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). It is important...
Why New York Medicare overpayments happen: The two most common triggers
New York healthcare providers face increasing scrutiny over Medicare billing practices. Understanding why overpayment allegations arise is the first step toward protecting your practice or facility from costly audits and potential legal consequences. While overpayment...
Practicing medicine in New York: why the “worst state” label matters more than you think
If you are a physician practicing in New York, you already know the daily challenges: administrative burdens, insurance headaches and costs that seem to climb endlessly. But here is something you might not know: New York consistently ranks among the worst states in...

