The Department of Justice (DOJ) released the federal indictments for a group of individuals charged in one of the largest cases of healthcare fraud in recent history. The case is the result of a joint operation involving many agencies including the Federal Bureau of...
Month: April 2019
Investigators accuse NY hospital execs of conflict of interest
A recent investigation has resulted in evidence that appears to support allegations a group of hospital executives were more concerned about profits then patient care. The study is an extension of a previous report finding top executives and board members of a local,...
Oncologist sues Texas Medical Board
The Texas Medical Board recently took away a local oncologist's medical license. Two former patients accused the physician of "improper behavior." As a result, the board severely restricted his ability to practice medicine. The physician did not take the allegations...
3 tips to avoid allegations of healthcare fraud
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continues to crackdown on allegations of healthcare fraud. The government will strike both before and after the fraudulent activity occurs. Predictive analytics allow federal investigators to flag...
What laws govern healthcare fraud and abuse?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) take violations to healthcare laws very seriously. A conviction can come with hefty penalties that may include exclusion from federal healthcare programs, fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment.These fines are...
New York officials take on opioid manufacturers
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and the owners of Purdue Pharma.Why is New York suing opioid manufacturers? The lawsuit alleges the Sackler family (owner of Purdue Pharma the maker of OxyContin) along with...