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The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a broad federal law that makes it illegal to knowingly and willfully offer something of value in exchange for patient referrals reimbursed by federal health care programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) argue...
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 recently announced the findings of a series of audits conducted on Medicare billing from 2011 through 2013. The audits allegedly find that the government overpaid various organizations more than $12 million in claims during this relatively short time...
Getting ready to sell a medical practice is a big step. Whether looking towards retirement, a volunteer focus, or other endeavors it is important to take time and care when going through this transition. When done wisely you can not only get a decent price for the...
The state tasks the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) with ensuring patients receive safe medical care. There are certain situations when these officials can revoke a physician’s license to practice in New York. Three of the most common include...
Lawmakers passed the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) in 2018. At the time, Congress touted it as a way to hold bad actors accountable for illegal kickbacks in drug treatment centers. Even then legal leaders voiced concern that the language within the law...
Physicians work to keep their patients healthy. Sometimes this can come with tough questions, such as the best way to manage pain. Although medications like oxycodone can help, the federal government has cracked down on the reasoning to prescribe this medication due...
The government is building an aggressive case against physicians and medical practices who received payment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for treating patients with amniotic fluid injections like Fluid Flow treatments. The agency has sent...
The case began with a disgruntled employee. A former employee of the dentist filed a claim a lawsuit in 2017 stating that the dental practice was in violation of the False Claims Act (FCA). The former employee used this law to sue on behalf of the government, claiming...
Those who enter the nursing field generally do so because they want to help. They are often empathetic and caring individuals. Although this empathy is a huge benefit when it comes to the practice of nursing, it can lead to one of the top mistakes when called in for a...
