High-profile actors and actresses have received media attention recently for their roles in a college entrance scam. Enforcement officers arrested multiple members of the Hollywood elite. Prosecutors charged the actors with crimes connected to their rolls in a scandal...
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Month: March 2019
Long Island pharmacist accused of health care fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused a Long Island pharmacist of a complex, multi-million-dollar Medicaid scam. The scam, according to prosecutors, involved pharmacies throughout New York including locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. The state...
Applying for a nursing license in NY? 3 things to disclose.
Filling out an application for a nursing license can be a long and taxing process. These licenses are generally state specific, meaning nurses likely need to complete different applications whenever they relocate to a different state. The application for a nursing...
NY officials remind pharmacies use of ADMs illegal
Technology has touched every area of our lives. We have devices in our pockets that allow us to be in constant contact with our loved ones and colleagues, our vehicles are beginning to use the technology needed to drive themselves and our refrigerators can tell us...
Lawsuit claims retaliation against NY hospital
Two physicians have filed a lawsuit against a local New York hospital. The physicians claim the hospital that served as their employer illegally retaliated against them when they reported another physician’s dangerous conduct. One of the physicians served as the...
Home health care providers may see changes to payment structure
The American population is aging. As the Baby Boomers begin to transition into a new phase of life, there will likely be a greater demand for home health care services. In an effort to help address this need, lawmakers passed the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM)....
What is false incorporation in medicine?
The New York Court of Appeals has agreed to hear a case that delves into fraudulent incorporation of medical practices in the state.What is the issue? New York has a law that prohibits the corporate practice of medicine. Insurance providers can refuse to reimburse...
Insys prosecution continues: NY doc takes plea deal
The government continues to pursue Insys related healthcare fraud investigations. Insys Therapeutics (Insys), a pharmaceutical giant, is known for manufacturing Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray used for management of severe pain suffered by cancer patients. According to...
Counselor gets 3-years in jail for health care fraud
The government recently accused a professional counselor of taking part in a complex health care fraud scheme. The prosecution accused the counselor of filing false documents to incorporate the counseling business, completing unnecessary tests of patients receiving...