The Medicare Fraud Strike Force (MFSF) recently concluded an investigation of a New York based ambulatory company. The MFSF is part of a joint initiative between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) tasked...
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Genetic testing labs and health care fraud: What happened?
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently sent federal agents to raid at least four genetic testing labs to gather evidence in connection with allegations of health care fraud. Why the investigations? The government states investigations were triggered by the...
Feds announce arrest of five New Yorkers for health care fraud
The federal government continues to crackdown on allegations of health care fraud. In recent weeks, five from the New York area have been arrested and charged with health care fraud crimes. Those charged include:Anesthesiologist. The government has accused the...
Authorities investigate school nurse accused of stealing meds
The role of a school nurse is unique amongst the nursing profession. These nurses need to make critical decisions on their own, as an assisting physician is rarely on site. As a result, school nurses are often experienced professionals that excel in their field. They...
2 options for those looking to sell or grow a private practice
The health care industry is known for its financial stability. As this industry continues to show growth, buyers are emerging from interesting, and sometimes unexpected, backgrounds. Two recent examples include: Retail. Giants in the retail world have also expanded...
Head of tech company pleads guilty to health care fraud
The government has continued its prosecution of those connected to a health care fraud case that extended past borders in what the Justice Department has called “one of the largest health care fraud schemes prosecuted to date in the U.S.”The most recent...
Medical Board suspends license of doctor for gun ownership
The issue arose on August 12. At that time, a man called the police and claimed a man at a bar had showed him a gun and made threats of violence. The police arrived and spoke with the man in question. The man, a New York plastic surgeon who works in Massachusetts,...
3 lessons after health care exec gets 20 for health care fraud
A United States district judge recently sentenced a health care executive after the government accused him of running an elaborate network that benefited from the use of illegal referrals. According to the indictment, the accused owned and operated skilled nursing...
Positions in health care dominate top jobs in the nation
The public generally views the health care industry as a stable career path. In addition to job security, U.S. News and World Report also states that those who hold a position within the health care industry have some of the best jobs in the nation. Which health care...
DOJ charges 30 in “patients for cash” health care fraud scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently charged 30 in a "patients for cash" health care fraud scheme. According to the indictment, a home health organization illegally paid doctors, nurses, and at least one social worker along with other medical professionals in...

