Two nurses had set out to take a trip together. Upon their return, airport authorities flagged the two for a search. During the search, authorities claim to have found approximately 700 Tramadol pills. Discovery of pain pills leads to serious penaltiesThe allegations...
The government recently accused a doctor of fraudulently billing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers for office visits totaling over $26 million. The government claims the physician billed insurance providers for "nonexistent procedures." If supported,...
The federal government recently accused an orthopedic surgeon from Texas of False Claims Act violations. The health care fraud crimes the physician face allegedly included illegal kickbacks. More specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the specialist of...
There are certain federal laws that impact a physician no matter where they practice medicine. One example is the False Claims Act (FCA). This law essentially makes it illegal to submit claims for payment from Medicare or Medicaid that the physician knows or should...
Yes, billions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues its crackdown on health care fraud violations in part because it results in large payouts. In 2019, the federal agency reports it recovered over $3 billion from settlements and judgements for False Claims Act...
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