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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing for four healthcare executives. The feds accused these execs of healthcare fraud and money laundering crimes. The allegations stem back a decade and involve claims the four worked together...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against a dermatopathologist out of Texas. The DOJ states the fraud began in 2015, when the physician authorized a management company to use the lab’s license to submit claims for payment for...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to crackdown on its fight against illegal kickbacks. The feds are clear in their belief that what it considers bribes within the healthcare industry for medical services or equipment taint the ability to provide...
The federal government continues its crackdown on illegal kickbacks. Although this is no surprise, the method is a bit surprising. In a recent case out of Texas, the government moved forward with a case against 14 Texans. One of the main laws used to build this case:...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) aggressively pursued cases alleging Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations against pharmacies in 2020. In one example, the feds built a case against three pharmacy owners for false claims involving compounded medications. The feds...
Private practices, hospitals and other healthcare facilities balance an enormous workload. Many of these professionals entered the healthcare field to help patients manage their health. They likely find themselves also balancing business needs and reviewing practices...
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently issued an Advisory Opinion with information about whether or not it is appropriate for healthcare centers to provide patients with gift cards. The opinion is in response to a...
The federal government gave healthcare providers a gift this holiday season. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced changes to the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). These changes, according to the feds, will...
Lab owners must balance a multitude of tasks to have a successful business. They need to make sure they have the staff needed to run a safe, accurate and efficient facility. In addition to watching the bottom line, these entrepreneurs also need to have a basic...
The United States Department of Justice recently announced that a hospital out of Virginia has agreed to pay $50 to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA). This most recent settlement highlights the government's continued focus on aggressively...