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...
Month: October 2019
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...
Diagnostic lab accused of health care fraud in latest DOJ probe
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against diagnostic labs that were allegedly part of a health care fraud scheme involving the use of genetic testing. The agency claims the tests were sold to seniors, with promises the results would provide...
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...