Although health care fraud doesn’t require the involvement of telemedicine, with advances in telemedicine come “advances” in criminal schemes.
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Conviction for $70 Million in Fake Medicare Claims Likely Sending Doc to Big House
Although health care fraud doesn’t require the involvement of telemedicine, with advances in telemedicine come “advances” in criminal schemes.
How to Use Red Teams to Strengthen Your Business – Medical Group Minute
I planned to buy, but as soon as I walked 13 feet into the car showroom, I knew that they’d make no sale.
Did Ultragenyx Confuse Its Drug Crysvita With Kris Kringle? Drug Maker Settles Alleged Kickback Allegations
The allegations surrounding Ultragenyx demonstrate the AKS issues within arrangements that, to many, are difficult to envision as being referrals.
Pharmacist Compounds Cream With Kickbacks – Gets 18 Months Behind Bars. A Lesson for Physicians.
Unfortunately, pain cream scams often spread to physicians, sometimes even to hospital-based physicians looking to pick up a little (well, actually, a lot) of cash on the side.
Doctor Walks Into DME Telehealth Fraud Scheme. Brace Yourself to Avoid the Same Fate.
With lots of money at play, it’s not hard to see why the government is motivated to investigate and prosecute in order to obtain huge fines and the benefit of the forfeiture millions of dollars.
Government’s Financial Return Fuels Compliance Investigations – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he discusses the more than 420% financial return to the government that’s fueling healthcare compliance investigations . . . and convictions.
OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert on Telemedicine Arrangements
With lots of money at play, it’s not hard to see why the government is motivated to investigate and prosecute in order to obtain huge fines and the benefit of the forfeiture millions of dollars.
Yet Another Physician Guilty of Receiving Insys/Subsys Kickbacks
In general terms, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) prohibits the offer, demand, payment, and acceptance of remuneration—that is, of anything of value—for referrals.
Ghost of Eliot Ness Busts 345 Defendants in Nation’s Largest Opioid-Fueled Healthcare Fraud Extravaganza – $6 Billion In Alleged False Claims – Podcast
In a move reminiscent of prohibition-era crime fighter Eliot Ness, the U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a coordinated enforcement action against 345 alleged healthcare criminals…