The government continues its aggressive pursuit of those it believes abuse government funds. When the feds believe this type of situation exists, they investigate and, if possible, pursue criminal charges. In a recent example, New York Attorney General Letitia James...
We became much more comfortable with technology during the pandemic. Stay at home orders forced us to work remotely, using laptops and home systems to log on and join meetings. Our kids attended classes from home, we even started streaming new movies directly to our...
Healthcare fraud is a serious problem, and it is one the government will aggressively pursue. But how does the government build a healthcare fraud case? This piece will delve into the anatomy of these cases, so that those who may face allegations of wrongdoing can...
The feds can pursue allegations of healthcare fraud against basically any entity that files false healthcare claims. This can extend far beyond physicians, nurses, and hospitals to include chiropractors and dentists. What types of allegations can lead to criminal...
The United States Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York recently announced that a New York doctor pleaded guilty to allegations of fraud. The feds claim the physician violated the law when he misused the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic...
Any New York business that bills Medicare, Medicaid or another federal provider for services is wise to understand the basics when it comes to allegations of fraud. One way to understand how the feds pursue these allegations is to review a case. In a recent example,...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced it will pursue health care fraud charges against 6 physical therapists (PTs) and 2 acupuncturists who run facilities in New York. The feds claim the professionals developed a multi-million-dollar health...
Allegations of healthcare fraud are serious. If supported, the government can get substantial financial penalties and additional fines and even, depending on the details of the allegations, push for a prison sentence for those involved in the crime. You may think...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a cardiologist for healthcare fraud back in 2019. According to the feds, beginning in 2008 the medical professional submitted fraudulent claims to government and private insurance programs for...
The federal government recently charged a New York businessman with health care fraud. The entrepreneur ran a non-emergency medical transportation business in the Buffalo area. The business provided services from 2016 through 2020. It was composed of about 15 vehicles...
