The government has stated it is prepared to go after those who commit health care fraud to receive funds set aside to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. True to its word, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already reported one action against health care fraud...
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NY Governor Cuomo announces win against opioid manufacturer
The governor of New York recently announced another legal tool it will use in its fight against the current opioid epidemic. According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has filed an insurance fraud action against one of the...
NY telehealth company could get millions in acquisition deal
The current coronavirus pandemic has forced us to rethink our daily lives. We have had to change how we work, how we communicate, and how we get medical care.One realization: we may have downplayed the importance of telemedicine. We have had the technology to utilize...
Retaliation or violation? Hospital fires nurse, nurse fights back.
A recent hospital firing of a nurse has shook up the health care community in Michigan. The hospital stated it fired the nurse due to inappropriate viewing of patient medical records. However, the nurse states this is not accurate. The termination came shortly after...
Health care fraud in 2020: What will the feds investigate?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the recovery of over $3 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) violations for health care fraud cases last year. Although this seems like a large number, it is in line with previous years. In fact, this is...
CMS to suspend some, reevaluate other, payment programs
Just a few weeks ago, the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) announced it would allow certain health care providers to receive funds to help maintain financial footing during the coronavirus pandemic. To achieve this goal, the agency...
Providers need to meet terms to get emergency CMS payments
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has allowed Medicare providers to get emergency assistance payments to help maintain financial stability during the coronavirus pandemic. Upon the agency’s first announcement of this change, the administration...
Liability in health care: NJ changes the rules
New Jersey lawmakers are looking for a way to better ensure needed health care professionals are available to help provide aid during the current coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers voiced concern that some medical professionals were hesitant to volunteer to help out in...
Will physician private practices weather the storm?
The coronavirus pandemic has led to serious cuts for physician private practices throughout the country. Nationwide, stay at home and shelter in place orders have led to a reduction and even elimination of elective medical procedures. This has had a significant impact...
3 ways for private practices to manage cash flow during COVID-19
The reduction in non-essential procedures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has threatened the vitality of private practices and physician groups throughout the nation. These organizations must deal with many hurdles during these uncertain times, including an...

