A paramedic alleges his employer terminated his position because he followed a patient’s request instead of adhering to conventional medical practices. The patient was suffering from a serious infection and asked the paramedic not to move forward with an...
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Month: April 2019
ZPIC audits on the rise: Tips for pharmaceutical companies
Zone program integrity contract (ZPIC) audits are on the rise. These audits can result in evidence given to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and potentially result in criminal charges.ZPICs were created by the Centers...
Man accused of health care fraud agrees to $40M settlement
A Philippine born American citizen agreed to pay the United States government $40 million in restitution for his role in the largest health care fraud scheme in recent history. He is one of over two dozen suspects arrested and accused of partaking in this scheme....
Nursing licenses and loans: Is disciplinary action possible?
Nurses are part of a skilled workforce. This workforce provides valuable medical care to patients at hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes and other health care facilities. Those who choose to enter this profession must pass a nursing program—a program that...
Can doctors protect themselves from allegations of fraud?
The health care market accounts for a large chunk of the nation's economy. Individuals in the United States spend trillions of dollars to meet their health care needs. As a result, it makes sense that prosecutors follow through on allegations of health care fraud.The...
Investigators accuse NY hospital execs of conflict of interest
A recent investigation has resulted in evidence that appears to support allegations a group of hospital executives were more concerned about profits then patient care. The study is an extension of a previous report finding top executives and board members of a local,...
3 tips to avoid allegations of healthcare fraud
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continues to crackdown on allegations of healthcare fraud. The government will strike both before and after the fraudulent activity occurs. Predictive analytics allow federal investigators to flag...
New York officials take on opioid manufacturers
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and the owners of Purdue Pharma.Why is New York suing opioid manufacturers? The lawsuit alleges the Sackler family (owner of Purdue Pharma the maker of OxyContin) along with...