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....
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What happens when the government accuses a doctor of healthcare fraud?
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...
How short is too short? Telemedicine appointments and healthcare fraud.
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...
Anatomy of a healthcare fraud case: 3 things to know
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...
Dentists and healthcare fraud: What do I need to know?
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...
NY doctor faces three decades in prison for misuse of loans
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...
NY business owners: 3 lessons from recent fraud case
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,...
DOJ charges PTs and acupuncturists with millions in health care fraud
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...
Healthcare fraud in the NFL? It’s not just for doctors.
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...
Cardiologist gets 6 years imprisonment for healthcare fraud
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...