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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against 78 healthcare professionals. Attorney General Merrick Garland noted in the press release about the matter that the feds are intensifying their efforts to prosecute healthcare...
The government takes allegations of healthcare fraud seriously. It will aggressively investigate and look to move forward with prosecution if evidence supports the allegations. When investigating, the government will look for potential violations including billing...
Allegations of healthcare fraud can do more than tarnish your professional reputation — they can lead to serious criminal penalties. In a recent example, the government accused a nurse practitioner and registered nurse of defrauding Medicare of over $10 million. The...
Knowing how healthcare regulations impact operations is important. The government’s use of these regulations is generally guided by two things. First, the language of the law. The provisions, definitions, and information within the actual law give us the initial round...
The government is serious about putting an end to healthcare fraud in the country and will aggressively pursue allegations of wrongdoing. They are especially fierce when those allegations come against someone who already has a prior conviction. Recent example shows...
Healthcare fraud is a serious crime that, if convicted, can come with harsh financial penalties and, in serious cases, potential imprisonment. Healthcare providers are wise to take this issue seriously and take steps to reduce the risk of allegations of wrongdoing....
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...
